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Hyderabad airport gets bomb threat for 3 flights amid IndiGo chaos

Hyderabad airport gets bomb threat for 3 flights amid IndiGo chaos

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The airport received emails on late Sunday night targeting British Airways' (BA 277) from Heathrow, Lufthansa's (LH 752) from Frankfurt and IndiGo's 6E 7178 from Kannur.

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

If the TVK joins the NDA, there is every likelihood of the AIADMK winning an absolute majority in the 234 seat assembly and wanting to form a stand-alone government. In turn, it could mean that the BJP especially and the TVK equally so, will want to restrict the AIADMK's seat share closer to the cut-off figure, if only to ensure that EPS won't get the absolute majority that he desires (if the NDA won, that is) and will have to settle for a coalition government, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

NEET PG 2025 to be conducted on Aug 3 in a single shift: SC

NEET PG 2025 to be conducted on Aug 3 in a single shift: SC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih, which initially questioned the over two-month window sought by the NBE for holding the examination, said the board's plea appeared to be "bonafide".

In a 1st, SC sets timeline for Prez on bills sent by Guv

In a 1st, SC sets timeline for Prez on bills sent by Guv

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Four days after the top court cleared 10 bills, which were stalled and reserved by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi for the president's consideration, and set a timeline for all governors to act on the bills passed by the state assemblies, the judgement running into 415 pages was uploaded on the apex court's website at 10.54 pm on Friday.

Tirupati temple board removes 18 non-Hindu employees

Tirupati temple board removes 18 non-Hindu employees

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the custodian of Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, has barred 18 employees from participating in all religious activities for allegedly partaking in non-Hindu activities. The decision has been defended by the Andhra Pradesh government, citing the need to protect the religious sentiments of Hindu devotees. The move has sparked debate, with some supporting the TTD's stance and others criticizing it as discriminatory.

No family member of terrorists will get govt job in J-K: Shah

No family member of terrorists will get govt job in J-K: Shah

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The home minister, however, said the government will make an exception in case someone from a family comes forward and informs the authorities that his or her close relative has joined a terror outfit.

Haryana violence: BJP sees 'conspiracy', questions Cong's role

Haryana violence: BJP sees 'conspiracy', questions Cong's role

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Communal violence broke out in Nuh district on Monday as a mob tried to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession by pelting stones and setting cars on fire. The violence spilled over into neighbouring Gurugram on Tuesday with mobs killing a Muslim cleric, torching an eatery, and vandalising shops.

Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders' properties torched, MLA thrashed

Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders' properties torched, MLA thrashed

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Armed with sticks, they set ablaze thatched structures near a fishing yard in Belmajur area of Sandeshkhali, venting their fury against the elusive TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh and his brother Siraj. The torched structure, it was revealed, belonged to Siraj.

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

As photographs and video clips were distributed on social media, aviation security watchdog BCAS issued show cause notices to IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator MIAL over the incident, official sources said on Tuesday.

Winners rejoice as EC lifts ban on victory processions

Winners rejoice as EC lifts ban on victory processions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The relaxation will be subject to existing instructions of state disaster management authorities and preventive measures imposed by concerned district authorities, it added.

Salman meets Shah Rukh after Aryan's arrest

Salman meets Shah Rukh after Aryan's arrest

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan has been questioned and detained by the Narcotics Control Bureau and arrested.

'Deadly for democracy': Ex SC judge tears into Rijiju

'Deadly for democracy': Ex SC judge tears into Rijiju

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

What is the independence of the judiciary if independent and fearless judges are not being appointed, SC judge Rohinton Fali Nariman said.

Governor Ravi goes from Nagaland to TN, Lt Gen Singh to U'Khand

Governor Ravi goes from Nagaland to TN, Lt Gen Singh to U'Khand

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The Centre's interlocutor and retired IPS officer RN Ravi has been shifted from Nagaland to Tamil Nadu as its new governor.

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The PSInSAR satellite technique used to observe the gradual sinking of Uttarakhand's Joshimath town is a powerful remote sensing tool capable of measuring and monitoring displacements in the Earth's surface over time.

TN guv wants to know about govt schemes, DMK says fine

TN guv wants to know about govt schemes, DMK says fine

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

This development assumes significance as the DMK, when it was in the opposition (2016-21) had staunchly opposed former Governor Banwarilal Purohit's review of state schemes and tour of districts.

Covid deaths could touch 1 million by August: Lancet

Covid deaths could touch 1 million by August: Lancet

Rediff.com8 May 2021

If that outcome were to happen, the Modi government would be responsible for presiding over a self-inflicted national catastrophe.

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The BJP objected to the name claiming that Tipu Sultan had persecuted Hindus and hence his name was unacceptable for a public facility.

Amid LAC stand-off, govt approves arms procurement worth Rs 2,290 cr

Amid LAC stand-off, govt approves arms procurement worth Rs 2,290 cr

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Besides clearing the proposal to buy assault rifles, the other significant acquisitions approved by the DAC include procurement of smart anti-airfield weapon (SAAW) systems for the navy and the Indian Air Force at an approximate cost of Rs 970, the officials said.

B'luru riots was SDPI plan to create communal unrest: NIA chargesheet

B'luru riots was SDPI plan to create communal unrest: NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The agency has named 247 people as accused in the case, according to NIA sources.

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

By writing a scathing letter to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the breakdown in law and order in the state, is Governor R N Ravi creating the ground for consolidating his power and directly influence proceedings in the state, asks Sandeep Pandey.