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SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The top court took note of the submissions of Alvi that the high court had passed the order without assigning reasons and granted the interim stay.

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud also sought response of priest Shailendra Kumar Pathak Vyas by April 30 on the plea of the mosque committee.

Maharishi body to be brought to Allahabad

Maharishi body to be brought to Allahabad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The body of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi will be brought to his ancestral home in Allahabad on Saturday.

Allahabad: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi cremated

Allahabad: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi cremated

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Uniformed policemen of Uttar Pradesh lowered their guns as the last post was sounded by another set of cops as a mark of respect to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who was cremated in Allahabad with state honours on Monday noon.

Nithari killing accused Koli, Pandher acquitted; death penalty cancelled

Nithari killing accused Koli, Pandher acquitted; death penalty cancelled

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A CBI official in New Delhi said the team was waiting for the judgment copy and would take a call on next steps after studying it.

Allahabad: 7 killed, 27 hurt in building crash

Allahabad: 7 killed, 27 hurt in building crash

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Seven persons were killed and 27 injured when an under-construction building came crashing down in the posh Civil Lines locality in Allahabad early on Wednesday morning.

Allahabad building crash: 1 held

Allahabad building crash: 1 held

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

One person has been arrested in connection with the collapse of an under-construction building in Allahabad in which eight persons were killed.

Allahabad Bank to launch mobile banking

Allahabad Bank to launch mobile banking

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The bank is targeting a total network of 3,000 branches and business of Rs. 4 lakh crore in the next three years.

Meet Allahabad's Internet sensation, Govind Tiwari

Meet Allahabad's Internet sensation, Govind Tiwari

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Internet makes heroes of unusual people. On Monday someone tweeted a link to the blog of some Govind Tiwari. Within a matter of hours, the little-known teenager from Allahabad was an Internet sensation. In an interview, Tiwari tells us more about himself and that he had no clue about his fame till he read about it in the papers on Wednesday.

Allahabad Bank plans operations in NZ, Australia

Allahabad Bank plans operations in NZ, Australia

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Allahabad Bank said on Monday it plans to open branches in New Zealand and Australia in order to cater to the NRI population in these countries.

UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

"Now after 20 years, the Madrasa Education Act has been declared unconstitutional. Obviously there has been some mistake somewhere. Our lawyers could not present their case properly before the court," he said.

IMAGES: Take a tour of Amitabh's home in Allahabad

IMAGES: Take a tour of Amitabh's home in Allahabad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The house in Allahabad where Amitabh Bachchan lived in many, many, years before he became THE SUPERSTAR.

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Rediff.com19 May 2024

A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.

Rampaging students torch 15 vehicles in Allahabad

Rampaging students torch 15 vehicles in Allahabad

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Rampaging students torch 15 vehicles in Allahabad

Allahabad HC to monitor CBI probe in Hathras case, says SC

Allahabad HC to monitor CBI probe in Hathras case, says SC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The SC said that all the aspects of the case, including monitoring of probe and providing security to the victim's family as well as the witnesses, would be considered by the high court.

SIT points to 'big conspiracy' behind Hathras satsang stampede

SIT points to 'big conspiracy' behind Hathras satsang stampede

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday suspended the local SDM, a circle officer and four others based on the SIT report on the Hathras stampede that did not rule out a "big conspiracy" behind the incident.

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The water level of major rivers, including the Ganga and the Yamuna, in Uttar Pradesh has crossed the danger mark at several places.

Varanasi court to hear Gyanvapi mosque southern cellar plea on April 11

Varanasi court to hear Gyanvapi mosque southern cellar plea on April 11

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The plea filed by the Hindu side has stated that the cellar's roof is very old and weak.

SC collegium recommends 18 HC additional judges for permanent appointments

SC collegium recommends 18 HC additional judges for permanent appointments

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The collegium, also comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sanjiv Khanna, met on Thursday and its decision was uploaded on the apex court website.

Amitabh Bachchan: The best Holis were played at Allahabad

Amitabh Bachchan: The best Holis were played at Allahabad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Amitabh Bachchan remembers Holi over the years.

Railing collapse triggers stampede at Allahabad station

Railing collapse triggers stampede at Allahabad station

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

In a major mishap, at least 24 people are feared killed after a railing of the foot-over bridge collapsed due to excessive crowds at platform no 6 in Allahabad railway station.

ASI gets more time to complete Gyanvapi mosque survey

ASI gets more time to complete Gyanvapi mosque survey

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The ASI, which was to submit the report of the survey by October 6, now has time till November 6 to do so.

ASI urges court not to make Gyanvapi survey public for 4 weeks

ASI urges court not to make Gyanvapi survey public for 4 weeks

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday urged a Varanasi court not to make its Gyanvapi mosque complex survey report public for at least four more weeks, according to the lawyer for the Hindu side.

What You Must Know About Your Gratuity

What You Must Know About Your Gratuity

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

If gratuity is not paid within 30 days of termination, the employer must pay interest as set by the central government.

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque's plea over temple suits

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque's plea over temple suits

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal of the Gyanvapi management committee against an Allahabad High Court order which held that lawsuits for "restoration" of a temple where the mosque stands in Varanasi are maintainable.

R-Power, Spain's Isolux bid for Allahabad projects

R-Power, Spain's Isolux bid for Allahabad projects

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Top names in the power and infrastructure sector, including Reliance Power, Lanco Kondapalli and Spanish firm Isolux Corsan, have evinced interest in setting up two power plants in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad district.

Have MPs or MLAs run university, asks angry Allahabad VC

Have MPs or MLAs run university, asks angry Allahabad VC

Rediff.com11 May 2016

HRD ministry forces Allahabad University to change its decision.

Allahabad university violence led by Akhilesh's aide

Allahabad university violence led by Akhilesh's aide

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Thursday's large scale violence and arson in the Allahabad University campus was led by none other than local Samajwadi Party leader Abhishek Yadav, who was widely known for his proximity to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He said retired administration and police officials will also be part of the judicial inquiry to probe the stampede.

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

"Interim orders wherever granted shall continue. Re-list in first half of April, 2024," the bench said in its order and directed the parties to complete the pleadings by then.

Villagers-cops clash in Allahabad kills one

Villagers-cops clash in Allahabad kills one

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Large scale violence triggered by a clash between policemen and villagers left one dead and several other injured in a village on the outskirts of Allahabad, 200 km from Lucknow, on Friday.

Allahabad high court reinstates 'terminated' cops

Allahabad high court reinstates 'terminated' cops

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The Allahabad High Court on Monday came to the rescue of 18,000 Uttar Pradesh policemen, whose services had been summarily terminated by the Mayawati government on charges of 'large scale irregularities' in their recruitment carried out by the preceding Mulayam Singh Yadav regime.

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The argument with Nehru happened when Bachchan translated the president's speech in English into Hindi, which in accordance with regular practice was to be delivered by the vice president.

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday heard both the Hindu and Muslim sides on the Gyanvapi mosque committee's appeal challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

Earn a PhD in the University of Allahabad

Earn a PhD in the University of Allahabad

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

The University of Allahabad shall conduct an All India Written Test CRET-2007, at Allahabad only, for admission to its Doctor of Philosophy programme in various subjects.

SP leader wants Sengol replaced by Constitution, BJP hits back

SP leader wants Sengol replaced by Constitution, BJP hits back

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Samajwadi Party MP R K Chaudhary's demand to replace the Sengol installed next to the Lok Sabha Speaker's chair with a copy of the Constitution triggered a war of words on Thursday, with opposition leaders backing him, and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party castigating him for 'disrespecting' Indian and Tamil culture.

HC settles custody battle of child in favour of UP woman who fostered her

HC settles custody battle of child in favour of UP woman who fostered her

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

A division bench of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Manjive Shukle observed in its order issued on Monday that taking a child by way of adoption or foster care is neither contrary to the practices prevailing in societies nor is something to be looked down upon.

BJP's nominee in Allahabad is the man who defeated it in 2012

BJP's nominee in Allahabad is the man who defeated it in 2012

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Nandi had defeated, by a margin of more than 14,000 votes, Keshri Nath Tripathi who was a five-time MLA, and had served thrice as the Uttar Pradesh assembly speaker and was the BJP's state unit president at that time.

CJI decides to recommend removal of Allahabad HC judge

CJI decides to recommend removal of Allahabad HC judge

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The CJI is expected to write to the President and the Prime Minister soon about his recommendation.