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SIR notice Amartya Sen: Bengal CEO cites 'logical discrepancy'

SIR notice Amartya Sen: Bengal CEO cites 'logical discrepancy'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Amid claims of Amartya Sen being summoned over Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Chief Electoral Office of West Bengal has clarified that the notice to the Nobel laureate was issued after the Electoral Roll Officers' Network (ERONET) portal flagged a 'logical discrepancy'.

Why Did Smriti Delete Wedding Posts?

Why Did Smriti Delete Wedding Posts?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Smriti Mandhana left her fans stunned when she removed all her wedding related posts from her social media accounts on Monday.

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Congress party has released its initial list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including key state leaders. The announcement precedes the finalization of seat-sharing arrangements with Mahagathbandhan allies.

Time has come to decriminalise defamation law: SC

Time has come to decriminalise defamation law: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Amita Singh.

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The 45-year-old former Delhi captain, who becomes the BCCI's 37th president, succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The vehicle -- a tempo traveller -- met with the accident near the Gholthir village on the Badrinath National Highway between Rudraprayag and Gauchar, they said.

What You Must Know About The CEC

What You Must Know About The CEC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

As an IAS officer in Kerala, Gyanesh Kumar -- who the Congress described as Amit Shah's 'right hand man' -- had a good working equation with the state's Congress and Left leaders.

Journalist Rana Ayyub booked for 'spreading anti-India sentiment'

Journalist Rana Ayyub booked for 'spreading anti-India sentiment'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Delhi Police on Tuesday informed a court that a first information report (FIR) was registered against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly making derogatory posts in 2016-17, including 'insults to Hindu deities, spreading of anti-India sentiment and incitement of religious disharmony'.

Court rejects FIR plea over MF Husain's paintings row

Court rejects FIR plea over MF Husain's paintings row

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

A Delhi court refused to order an FIR on a complaint alleging that two paintings by late artist M F Husain hurt religious sentiments, stating that no further investigation was required. The court, however, issued notice to the Delhi Art Gallery for a complaint case hearing on February 12. The paintings, featuring Hindu deities Hanuman and Ganesh, were seized by the police earlier this month following the complaint. The complainant, advocate Amita Sachdeva, argued that the paintings insulted the revered deities and constituted obscenity.

'Treated Jallianwala Massacre With Sensitivity'

'Treated Jallianwala Massacre With Sensitivity'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'When you are taking on something which is this big in India, there are so many pressures about wanting to do justice to them, so I am still scared.'

Modi's Budget agenda: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infr

Modi's Budget agenda: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infr

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Job creation, improving farm productivity, and mobilising public funds for infrastructure development were some of the issues that figured during the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and economists ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. The prime minister on Tuesday met eminent economists and sectoral experts at NITI Aayog to hear their views and suggestions for the upcoming Budget. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget for 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on February 1, 2025.

PIX: Ajay Devgn, Bachchans attend Raghav Sachar-Amita Pathak's wedding

PIX: Ajay Devgn, Bachchans attend Raghav Sachar-Amita Pathak's wedding

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Here's looking at the stars at the lavish wedding held in Mumbai on January 21.

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'I need to work to find some joy in this life.'

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

BCCI to conduct women's red-ball tournament in Pune from March 28

SC sets aside HC order, summons news portal editors in defamation case

SC sets aside HC order, summons news portal editors in defamation case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

It said the high court, while finding fault with the reasoning adopted by the magistrate for issuing the summons, went ahead and decided the matter on merit and held that no case for defamation was made out.

Sunny Leone Gets Ready To Party

Sunny Leone Gets Ready To Party

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Every once in a while, film folk get together to celebrate the media.

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'Just because the NDA has a majority and the BJP is the single largest party does not mean that this Modi government enjoys a majority in the Lok Sabha.' 'It is always possible that some members (of the NDA and even the BJP) may defect, some members may not want him to be the prime minister and they might vote differently (against Modi) in the confidence vote.'

Ajay Devgn Takes Son Yug For A Movie

Ajay Devgn Takes Son Yug For A Movie

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Film folk trooped in to watch Ajay Devgn's latest film, Shaitaan, at a special screening in Mumbai.

Did Nushrratt Like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar?

Did Nushrratt Like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

A special screening of Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor's Holi release Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar was held a day before its mid-week release in theatres.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

Congress pits BJP defector against BJP's Sanjay Sinh in Amethi

Congress pits BJP defector against BJP's Sanjay Sinh in Amethi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Congress on Monday nominated Bharatiya Janata Party turncoat Ashish Shukla against the saffron party's nominee, Sanjay Sinh, from the high-profile Amethi assembly seat in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

It's Bhediya time for Kriti-Varun!

It's Bhediya time for Kriti-Varun!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The Varun Dhawan-Kriti Sanon starrer, Bhediya, has released to good reviews.

Disha, Ananya, Vaani Party With Kartik

Disha, Ananya, Vaani Party With Kartik

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

After the intimate surprise birthday party that his parents threw for him, Kartik Aaryan hosted a grander one for his friends from the film industry.

Guess Where Alia Clicked This Photo?

Guess Where Alia Clicked This Photo?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

How did Bollywood spend Sunday? Let's find out.

Glitches in MCA portal: CAs, CS seek extension in annual filing deadline

Glitches in MCA portal: CAs, CS seek extension in annual filing deadline

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

In a multi-city protest on Monday, a large number of company secretaries (CS) and chartered accountants (CAs) came together to seek extension of the deadline for annual filing due to glitches in the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) portal. According to the Companies Act, firms are supposed to submit Form AOC 4 for filing of the balance sheet within 30 days of holding the annual general meeting (AGM). This deadline was over on October 29.

PIX: Why did the singers party?

PIX: Why did the singers party?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Musicians gathered to celebrate singer Harshdeep Kaur's birthday.

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

While Sunak has maintained a dignified silence over the recent crisis, his supporters have not lost any opportunity to point out how the former finance minister had got the economic forecasts right.

Mithali's heartfelt tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan

Mithali's heartfelt tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club.

Vax for 12-14 yr-olds: Parents say apt move ahead of school reopening

Vax for 12-14 yr-olds: Parents say apt move ahead of school reopening

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

For the first time in two years, schools in the national capital will reopen completely in offline mode from April 1 with the hybrid mode of operation coming to an end.

Mai Review

Mai Review

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

All its many characters, though portrayed by an able cast, are, ultimately, mere outlines devoid of nuance or depth, points out Sukanya Verma.

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Television actress Kamya Panjabi's wedding celebrations to her boyfriend of two years Shalabh Dang started a while ago, with a bachelorette party, engagement, haldi and mehendi ceremonies.

Meet the officer who assisted PM in hoisting the flag

Meet the officer who assisted PM in hoisting the flag

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Major Shweta Pandey was commissioned in the Army in March 2012 from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai.

Rishi Sunak works Tory voters with Namaste, Salaam, Khem Cho, Kidda...

Rishi Sunak works Tory voters with Namaste, Salaam, Khem Cho, Kidda...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Britain's prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak has said he wants to change the UK-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.

PIX: Karanvir Bohra's Holi party for his twins

PIX: Karanvir Bohra's Holi party for his twins

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Look at who joined the celebrations.

'Kartik Aaryan will surprise the world in Dhamaka'

'Kartik Aaryan will surprise the world in Dhamaka'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'I have been exceptionally lucky with my actors, whether it was Sushmita in Aarya or Kartik Aaryan in Dhamaka.'

Did Kanika groove to Baby Doll on her birthday?

Did Kanika groove to Baby Doll on her birthday?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Baby Doll turns 40.

Over 30% women from 14 states back men beating wives: Survey

Over 30% women from 14 states back men beating wives: Survey

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

According to NHFS-5, over 75 per cent women justified men beating their wives in three states -- Telangana (84 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (84 per cent) and Karnataka (77 per cent).

UP Election 2017: Royals jump in battlground

UP Election 2017: Royals jump in battlground

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A number of royals have thrown their hat in the ring in the high-voltage Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

What are Madhuri, Bobby up to?

What are Madhuri, Bobby up to?

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Movie promotions, a birthday bash and more...

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Experts, however, have raised concern over the decision, saying the move is akin to treating symptoms instead of the underlying causes.