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Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After a meeting in the Parliament Library, the leaders of these parties issued a joint statement, expressing concern over the prevailing security situation in the country.

Meghna Naidu, deglamorised

Meghna Naidu, deglamorised

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The actress stars in Rivaaz, a film on prostitution.

Ashok meets Jaspal Rana

Ashok meets Jaspal Rana

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Reader Ashok Kumar Sharma sent us a picture of Jaspal Rana from Doha.

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal led-Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections.

West Bengal: Maoists kill CPI-M leader

West Bengal: Maoists kill CPI-M leader

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Suspected Maoists killed a local Communist Party of India-Maoist leader after raiding his house at Barabazar, about 50 km from Purulia, early on Thursday morning and fled towards the Jharkhand border, a senior police official said.

Trafficking case: Notices re-issued to MPs

Trafficking case: Notices re-issued to MPs

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The lawmakers -- Ramswarup Koli (BJP) and Mohammad Tahir Khan, Ashok Kumar Rawat and Mitrasen Yadav (all BSP) -- have been asked to appear before the police by May 14.

Win a copy of Devsaab's autobiography!

Win a copy of Devsaab's autobiography!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

All you have to do is answer some questions!

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Hailing the decision of the Supreme Court to appoint a two-member committee to oversee reforms in the Cricket Board after the removal of two top BCCI officials, some Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from other disciplines backed ex-cricketers Bishen Bedi and Kirti Azad to undertake the task. "The Hon. Supreme Court has given the onerous responsibility of suggesting names of eminent people who shall comprise a committee to oversee reforms in BCCI and state bodies which have been bedevilled by controversies and malfeasance," they said in a media statement following the apex court's ejection of Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke as President and Secretary of the BCCI.

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The device has been sent to the Defence Research and Development Organisation for approval and supply to the armed forces.

11 landscapes that really show India's diversity!

11 landscapes that really show India's diversity!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

We bring you the latest in our ongoing series of #India-Photos. You can share yours too.

'We thought it was a routine firing practice'

'We thought it was a routine firing practice'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Distant booms of the guns broke early Saturday morning slumbers of residents of Sunjwan garrison town on the outskirts of Jammu.

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

CBI sources said that Kumar has been charged with abusing his official position to award contracts to M/s Endeavour Systems Pvt Ltd and securing government tenders worth Rs 9.5 crore between 2007 and 2014 for the company.

Patni nears $25 mn European buy

Patni nears $25 mn European buy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

IT major Patni Computer Systems is close to acquiring a European IT company for $20-25 million (around Rs 100 crore) and is expected to announce the deal in the next two months.

Olympians to protest against IHF

Olympians to protest against IHF

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

They will take part in a procession in New Delhi to protest against the functioning of the Indian Hockey Federation.

Bleak future for cardamom farmers

Bleak future for cardamom farmers

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The cardamom farmers in Kerala are facing a bleak future this season. An extreme four-month dry spell has damaged at least 40 per cent of the cardamom plants in Kerala's hilly Idukki district.

Meet Boman Irani, super brain!

Meet Boman Irani, super brain!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

The new quiz master for a filmi quiz gets quizzed, and emerges with flying colours.

UTI Bank to be called Axis Bank

UTI Bank to be called Axis Bank

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

UTI Bank, the country's third largest private lender, on Monday said the board of directors have approved a proposal to change its name to Axis Bank.

Don't board this Victoria 203

Don't board this Victoria 203

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Victoria No 203 is nothing like the original.

Why you must invest in art

Why you must invest in art

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Bihar: Students without admit cards go on rampage

Bihar: Students without admit cards go on rampage

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

The situation was brought under control after district magistrate Rajesh Kumar and superintendent of police Anil Kishore Yadav assured the agitated students to look into the matter.

Mumbai to have world-class cruise terminal

Mumbai to have world-class cruise terminal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

"Expression of Interests would be invited shortly for building the cruise terminal that would have a marina, a convention centre, hotels, entertainment places," Mumbai Port Trust deputy chairman Ashok Kumar Bal said.

Govt extends Air India CMD's tenure

Govt extends Air India CMD's tenure

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The Government had on August 11 approved three-month extension to Nandan "with the direction that the process of selection of a new CMD may be completed in the meantime.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

FIR lodged against Badaun CMS over SP MLA's death

FIR lodged against Badaun CMS over SP MLA's death

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Irfan, who represented Bilari assembly seat, was on his way to attend the marriage of son of senior cabinet minister Shivpal Singh Yadav in Saifai in Etawah district when his vehicle overturned and fell into a ditch on Thursday.

Man caught with detonator at PMO arrested

Man caught with detonator at PMO arrested

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

Kumar claimed that the detonator had been planted at his residence by certain influential people who wanted to kill him.

Flood scam: Charge sheet against Goswami

Flood scam: Charge sheet against Goswami

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

The police say they have enough incriminating evidence against the former Patna district magistrate.

No foul play in skeleton recovery: Police

No foul play in skeleton recovery: Police

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

He said the committee set up to probe the matter had submitted its report on Tuesday and has ruled out any foul play. Two pharmacists have been suspended on charges of negligence, he said.

Justice Mathur to head 7th Central Pay Commission

Justice Mathur to head 7th Central Pay Commission

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has approved composition of the 7th Pay Commission, which will revise the salaries of over 50 lakh Central government employees.

Delhi bus drivers on strike after colleague is beaten to death

Delhi bus drivers on strike after colleague is beaten to death

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The drivers are on strike to protest the death of their colleague, who died in a road rage incident

Mumbai Port plans helibase for oil cos

Mumbai Port plans helibase for oil cos

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Mumbai Port Trust is planning to develop an alternate helibase at the dock premises to assist oil companies in their exploration activities.

HC quashes case against Tamil editor Gopal

HC quashes case against Tamil editor Gopal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

The Madras High Court on Thursday quashed the Tamil Nadu government's 2002 notification declaring the entire state as a disturbed area under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and consequently, the case against R R Gopal, editor of Nakkeeran.

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The state has witnessed a spurt in Pakistani shelling and firing along the IB and the Line of Control. Over 700 such incidents were reported this year, which have left more than 44 people, including 18 security personnel, dead and scores injured.

Nitish Kumar to become Lalu's neighbour

Nitish Kumar to become Lalu's neighbour

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Bitter rivals in Bihar politics Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad will be neighbours now after the Janata Dal-United top leader abdicated power as chief minister in the face of severe drubbing in the recent Lok Sabha election.

Vinod Kumar shatters course record

Vinod Kumar shatters course record

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

The Delhi golfer stole the limelight with a nine-under 63 to assume the lead after the opening round in the Surya Nepal Masters.

Main accused in Patna housing colony blast arrested

Main accused in Patna housing colony blast arrested

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Jitendra Rana said the main accused Kundan Kumar was arrested from Ekangalsarai in Nalanda district.

Buhrmann equals course mark

Buhrmann equals course mark

Rediff.com13 May 2006

The South African equalled the course record with a seven-under 65 to return to a three-way tie for the lead after round three of the Asian Tour Aamby Valley event.

Kumar races four shots clear in India

Kumar races four shots clear in India

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Young Indian pro Ashok Kumar cruised into a four-stroke lead after the second round of the Asian Tour's Aamby Valley event on Friday.