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Rahul Gandhi to appeal jail term, punished for speaking truth: Cong

Rahul Gandhi to appeal jail term, punished for speaking truth: Cong

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday said former party chief Rahul Gandhi will file an appeal against a Gujarat court verdict holding him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case, and alleged that the government was after him for speaking the truth and bringing to light its 'misdeeds'.

Jalan-Kalrock consortium gets 6 more months to pay & take control of Jet

Jalan-Kalrock consortium gets 6 more months to pay & take control of Jet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Friday approved the transfer of ownership of bankrupt-Jet Airways to the Jalan Kalrock consortium and gave the winning bidder more time to pay the dues to the creditors. The latest rulings have come on two petitions filed by the consortium. One plea pertained to approval of transfer of ownership and the second one related to extension of time for the payment of dues to the creditors. Earlier, the tribunal had given time till November 16, 2022 for the consortium to make the payments to the creditors of the airline.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Excise case: CBI files supplementary charge sheet against Sisodia

Excise case: CBI files supplementary charge sheet against Sisodia

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Special Judge M K Nagpal fixed May 12 for consideration of the charge sheet after the CBI submitted that the prosecution sanction against Sisodia has already been procured from the competent authorities.

'Your tears will break his heart'

'Your tears will break his heart'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Bollywood stars celebrated Father's Day with beautiful pictures and messages on Instagram.

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The BJP has nothing to lose after a point. For the DMK it is a difficult choice, as it would not want to give too much of space to a 'national party' lest the 'Dravidian duel' of the past decades should be lost forever, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

When Nitish Kumar attended Iftar

When Nitish Kumar attended Iftar

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Is Nitish Kumar, seen here at an Iftar party in Patna on Friday, April 15, 2022, worried at the video making the rounds of social media of men wearing saffron scarves brandishing swords and shouting slogans outside a mosque in Chhapra, north Bihar?

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'

HC verdict seals AIADMK succession war in favour of Palaniswami

HC verdict seals AIADMK succession war in favour of Palaniswami

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The court rejected all petitions, including that against the conduct of the party's General Secretary election.

Just Where Are These Stars Holidaying?

Just Where Are These Stars Holidaying?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Movie stars holiday in exotic locations and share lovely pictures on social media.

When Yogi Played Hockey

When Yogi Played Hockey

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Ever since he won a second term in office last month, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath -- whose stern face rarely betrayed a smile during his first term -- seems to be more relaxed these days.

Galwan hero likely to be posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra

Galwan hero likely to be posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Galwan valley clash took place on June 15 last year when Indian troops led by Colonel Babu took on the Chinese troops near the patrolling point 14 area.

Ashok Leyland's telematics is a next gen solution

Ashok Leyland's telematics is a next gen solution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

According to reports, by last year, the company has helped its customers save 15 per cent on costs -- around 5-6 per cent on fuel and 15 per cent on fleet utilisation through digital measures.

Experts pitch for voluntary use of facemask to meet Covid XE challenge

Experts pitch for voluntary use of facemask to meet Covid XE challenge

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Voluntary use of masks must be promoted in the country in view of Covid-19's new XE variant, healthcare experts said, calling it the single-most effective intervention against all variants of the coronavirus.

Nupur Sanon Gets Her BIG BREAK!

Nupur Sanon Gets Her BIG BREAK!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

It seems Nupur Sanon is following big sister Kriti Sanon's successful steps into showbiz.

Why Gul Panag's Feeling Emotional!

Why Gul Panag's Feeling Emotional!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

How did Bollywood spend their free time? By travelling, of course!

Automobile retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

Automobile retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Automobile retail sales in India clocked best-ever performance last month aided by robust registrations across segments including passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, automobile dealer' body FADA said on Friday. The overall automobile retail sales rose by 26 per cent to 23,80,465 units last month, as compared with 18,93,647 units in November 2021. "November 2022 has clocked highest retails in the history of Indian automobile Industry with March'20 as an exception when retails were higher due to BS IV to BS VI transition," Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) president Manish Raj Singhania said in a statement.

VIDEO: Final moments of Gen Rawat's chopper

VIDEO: Final moments of Gen Rawat's chopper

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, chief of the air staff, arrived at the site of the chopper crash

Want To See Ranbir Become An Animal?

Want To See Ranbir Become An Animal?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

There's much entertainment coming up from July to December, and Joginder Tuteja highlights those films for us.

Gujarat polls: Cong's 1st list of 43 candidates out; 7 women among nominees

Gujarat polls: Cong's 1st list of 43 candidates out; 7 women among nominees

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The first list has 10 Patel or Patidar faces, 11 tribals, 10 OBCs and five SCs.

In Kolkata RSS chief claims common goal with Bose -- making India great

In Kolkata RSS chief claims common goal with Bose -- making India great

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said the goals of his right-wing organisation and that of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are similar -- making India a great nation.

Guess where is Sushmita Holidaying?

Guess where is Sushmita Holidaying?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities.

1,500 acres of defunct textile mills' land in UP on offer for investors

1,500 acres of defunct textile mills' land in UP on offer for investors

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The Uttar Pradesh government is ramping up the inventory of an industrial land bank of an estimated 1,500 acres in the state ahead of the global investors' summit early next year. The state aims to garner private investments of Rs 10 trillion at the January 2023 event. The state government will showcase a proverbial 'ready to allot' menu of industrial land to woo domestic and global corporations.

Liquor policy: ED summons BRS leader Kavitha again on Mar 16 for quizzing

Liquor policy: ED summons BRS leader Kavitha again on Mar 16 for quizzing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

According to sources, Kavitha was to be made to sit face-to-face with Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, who was arrested in connection with the liquor policy case on Monday night.

Bommai says Diwali 'cash gifts' to journalists a 'lie'

Bommai says Diwali 'cash gifts' to journalists a 'lie'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Following allegations that his office tried to bribe some journalists by sending Rs 1 lakh cash gifts to them on Deepavali, along with sweet boxes, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday denying his role, called it a 'lie' and part of the 'Congress' toolkit'.

Tamil Nadu top cop rejects claims of security lapse at Modi's event

Tamil Nadu top cop rejects claims of security lapse at Modi's event

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Just a day after Tamil Nadu Bhartiya Janta Party chief K Annamalai met Governor R N Ravi in connection with the alleged security lapse during Prime Minister Narednra Modi's visit, Director General of Police Sylendra Babu said that there was no security lapse during the visit and everything went fine.

HC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan, paves way for release

HC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan, paves way for release

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Kappan, currently lodged in the Lucknow district jail, was arrested two years back while he was on his way to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, where a Dalit woman had died after allegedly being raped.

Agnipath: IAF gets 94K applications in 4 days amid Oppn's rollback demand

Agnipath: IAF gets 94K applications in 4 days amid Oppn's rollback demand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Till Sunday, the IAF had received 56,960 applications under the scheme.

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.

Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

It was taken up for hearing after Pathan moved an application last month for pressing the bail plea "in view of the threats" faced by him in prison.

'India is proud of you'

'India is proud of you'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

'Watching the world cheer for an Indian film is a dream come true.'

The 'neta-babu raj'

The 'neta-babu raj'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The licence permit raj has morphed into a system which is just as crippling.

'Happy one month my love'

'Happy one month my love'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

What is Bollywood celebrating?

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Over the last two days, Dalit organisations and the opposition Telugu Desam Party put in sustained pressure calling for the police to arrest the ruling party legislator.

'We are Indians!!! Happy. Proud. Free'

'We are Indians!!! Happy. Proud. Free'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

How Bollywood celebrated 75 years of India's Independence.

Vijay, Vijay, Vijay, Vijay: Just Who is Who?

Vijay, Vijay, Vijay, Vijay: Just Who is Who?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Nah, we're not taking about Amitabh Bachchan's favourite onscreen characters.

Posthumous Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra for J-K police bravehearts

Posthumous Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra for J-K police bravehearts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Assistant Sub-Inspector Babu Ram and Constable Altaf Hussain Bhat of Jammu and Kashmir Police were on Saturday posthumously conferred with the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra awards respectively on the eve of the 75th Independence Day. While the Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry honour, Kirti Chakra is the second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.

PM proposes, babu disposes

PM proposes, babu disposes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

'We should hope and pray that the PM's sentiment is not held ransom by machinations and craftiness of a few junior babus who throw in an imaginary impediment at every welfare measure and snigger and giggle at the sidelines every time a soldier is ill at ease,' says Major Navdeep Singh on the one rank one pension debate.

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Bollywood's Mantra for 2023: 'Make It Count'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Just where did Bollywood spend New Year's Eve? They tell us.

The Coolest Dads On Instagram

The Coolest Dads On Instagram

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Wishing them all a Happy Father's Day.