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Man held for inciting April 14 Mumbai migrant mob gets bail

Man held for inciting April 14 Mumbai migrant mob gets bail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Vinay Dubey was granted bail on a cash surety of Rs 15,000. On April 14, the last day of the first phase of the lockdown, several hundred migrants had assembled on the west side of Bandra suburban station demanding trains to take them to their native places, just hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an extension of the lockdown till May 3.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

EPS promises free Covid vaccine for all in TN, Shivraj for poor in MP

EPS promises free Covid vaccine for all in TN, Shivraj for poor in MP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The Tamil Nadu chief minister, who is in Pudukottai on an official visit to review anti-COVID-19 measures and development projects in the district told reporters that vaccination shall cover all sections of the society.

Is Pankaja Munde leaving BJP? FB post hints at it

Is Pankaja Munde leaving BJP? FB post hints at it

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'Looking at the changed political scenario in state, there is a need to think and decide the way ahead,' she wrote.

Lucky I'm not common man's daughter: Victim stalked by Haryana BJP chief's son

Lucky I'm not common man's daughter: Victim stalked by Haryana BJP chief's son

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

"I'm lucky, it seems, to not be the daughter of a common man, because what chance would they have against such VIPs? I'm also lucky, because I'm not lying raped and murdered in a ditch somewhere," the woman wrote in a Facebook her post, pointing that the two men she accused of perturbing her "are from influential families with political connections".

Should CSK retain Dhoni for next IPL?

Should CSK retain Dhoni for next IPL?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Chopra also said that of all the eight franchises currently in the IPL, CSK is the one that needs a mega auction to happen ahead of the next year's IPL. Currently, it is not known whether CSK will stick to the players which played this year.

Firing a result of hyper-nationalism: Jamia student

Firing a result of hyper-nationalism: Jamia student

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Shadab Farooq, a mass communication student, said the administration and the vice chancellor should also be blamed for the shooting.

BJP leader apologises for derogatory post against women scribes after protest

BJP leader apologises for derogatory post against women scribes after protest

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Shekher in a statement said he had forwarded a friend's post 'without reading' the content and apologised for the same.

UP: Father of molestation victim shot dead by accused

UP: Father of molestation victim shot dead by accused

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

A 50-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district by an accused out on bail in a case of molestation lodged in 2018 against the victim's daughter, police said.

'An inspiration to freedom lovers': Ker CM visits Anne Frank House

'An inspiration to freedom lovers': Ker CM visits Anne Frank House

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The House preserves the hiding place at the rear of the 17th century canal house, known as the Secret Annex, where Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people during World War II.

'In 1555, French seer Nostradamus predicted Modi's rule'

'In 1555, French seer Nostradamus predicted Modi's rule'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

In a Facebook post, Minister of State Kiren Rijiju has said that the Narendra Modi's rule was predicted by French seer Nostradamus in 1555.

Kerala CM meets Aishe Ghosh in Delhi

Kerala CM meets Aishe Ghosh in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Vijayan met Ghosh at Kerala House in New Delhi, expressed solidarity with their protest and also gifted her a book, 'Halla Bol: The Death and Life of Safdar Hashmi' by Sudhanva Deshpande. Ghosh had suffered head injuries during the January 5 attack on JNU students in the campus by a group of masked assailants.

Nationwide curfew in Lanka after communal violence

Nationwide curfew in Lanka after communal violence

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The blockade of Facebook and WhatsApp has been imposed from mid-night following violent incidents between the minority Muslim and majority Sinhalese communities, officials said.

Will go to moon if...: Adoor replies to BJP leader

Will go to moon if...: Adoor replies to BJP leader

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The director suggested that he is ready to go if provided with a room and a ticket.

Kerala's over confidence led to spurt in COVID-19 cases: Union minister

Kerala's over confidence led to spurt in COVID-19 cases: Union minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan has alleged that the 'over confidence of Kerala' in handling the pandemic had caused a spurt in COVID-19 cases in Idukki and Kottayam districts.

Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A video of a group of people, allegedly right wing activists, on Thursday evening, purportedly questioning Wazi about his daughter's conduct and making him raise 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans has gone viral.

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala on Saturday wreaking havoc in many parts with some people feared missing in the landslides that occurred in hilly areas bordering Kottayam and Idukki districts prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the Army and Air Force for rescue operations.

10 things that will make 2021 different!

10 things that will make 2021 different!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

From 5G to Tesla to Covid vaccine, 10 things will shape India's future.

Woman who called Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' fired from job

Woman who called Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' fired from job

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Taylor, the former executive director of the Clay County Development Corporation, was terminated after state officials and the organisation's board of directors came to an agreement, according to a statement released by West Virginia Governor Early Tomblin's office on Wednesday.

Should I count mosquitoes when I kill them? V K Singh

Should I count mosquitoes when I kill them? V K Singh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

In a sweeping Facebook post, he attacked government critics, including opposition members, students leaders, activists and media, and called for a 'surgical strike' within India.

Tharoor a 'guest artist' in Cong, says party chief whip in LS

Tharoor a 'guest artist' in Cong, says party chief whip in LS

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Hitting out at Tharoor, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee working president and the party's chief whip in the Lok Sabha, Kodikkunnil Suresh on Friday said everybody in the party should work according to it's policies and programmes.

Jaitley: Cong peddling lies on Rafale to save 'sinking dynasty'

Jaitley: Cong peddling lies on Rafale to save 'sinking dynasty'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

"How many more lies will be peddled to sustain a sinking dynast? India, certainly deserves better," Jaitley said.

Kartarpur Corridor will open on Nov 9: Pak PM

Kartarpur Corridor will open on Nov 9: Pak PM

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district of Punjab.

Deep Sidhu hits out at 'arrogant' farmer leaders

Deep Sidhu hits out at 'arrogant' farmer leaders

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Sidhu was present at the Red Fort when a religious flag and a farmer flag were put at the flagpole at the historic monument, triggering massive outrage.

Indicted by Lokayukta, Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns

Indicted by Lokayukta, Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

In a Facebook post, Jaleel himself confirmed that he had put in his papers. "I am happy to say that those who had been baying for my blood can be relieved for now. I have submitted my resignation to the chief minister. Since the past two years, I have been facing a media onslaught," Jaleel, second minister in the LDF ministry to resign on nepotism charges, said in the post.

BJP govt in UP 'dictatorially inclined': Rahul

BJP govt in UP 'dictatorially inclined': Rahul

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The Congress will not get scared of such tactics and stop fighting for Dalits and tribals, he said.

Are hashtags really political ads?

Are hashtags really political ads?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The Election Commission has done its homework pretty well on political hashtags, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

New Zealand PM Jacinda pregnant with first child

New Zealand PM Jacinda pregnant with first child

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Ardern, who was sworn in to office in October, said in a Facebook post that she and her partner, Clarke Gayford, are expecting in June.

WATCH: Gautam Gambhir announces retirement in emotional post

WATCH: Gautam Gambhir announces retirement in emotional post

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2009, Gambhir went on to thank his family, friends and current Australia coach and former opener Justin Langer for helping him with his batting in 2015.

Another TN village celebrates for a US appointment

Another TN village celebrates for a US appointment

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The quaint little village of Perumapalayam near Erode is excited about Indian American, Dr Celine Gounder making it to the United States President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board since she has her roots in it and for her continuing support to its residents.

Pune techie murder: Hindu Rashtra Sena chief arrested

Pune techie murder: Hindu Rashtra Sena chief arrested

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Self-styled chief of Hindu Rashtra Sena Dhananjay Desai was on Tuesday arrested for his alleged involvement in the June 2 murder of an IT professional at Hadapsar in Pune.

How NADA managed to allay BCCI's concerns

How NADA managed to allay BCCI's concerns

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The national anti-doping body said it has made improvements in the system to allay the fears of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Air India may be unable to sustain operations

Air India may be unable to sustain operations

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Air India is seeking government approval to raise a Rs 2,000 crore loan and refinance $819 million aircraft debt, which would help tide over the financial crisis.

Bhupen Hazarika's name used to push painfully unpopular Citizenship Bill: Son

Bhupen Hazarika's name used to push painfully unpopular Citizenship Bill: Son

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Bharat Ratna and longest bridges, while necessary, will not promote the peace and prosperity of the citizens of India. Only just popular laws and foresight on the part of the leadership will'

25 dead, over 100 hurt in Saudi hospital fire

25 dead, over 100 hurt in Saudi hospital fire

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The fire is believed to have occurred in the first floor of the hospital, which contains the maternity ward and intensive care unit.

BJP controls Facebook, says Rahul; Prasad hits back

BJP controls Facebook, says Rahul; Prasad hits back

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'Losers who cannot influence people even in their own party keep cribbing that the entire world is controlled by the BJP and RSS'

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sathe had suffered multiple injuries on his skull in that incident, but due to his strong will power and passion he cleared the test and started flying again, his cousin said.

Hindu girl abducted, converted to Islam in Pakistan

Hindu girl abducted, converted to Islam in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

There have been numerous cases of Hindu girls, some under the age of 18, being abducted and forcibly converted to Islam before being married to Muslim men.

Jaitley denies meeting Mallya, says his claims are 'factually false'

Jaitley denies meeting Mallya, says his claims are 'factually false'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

"Since 2014, I have never given him any appointment to meet me and the question of his having met me does not arise," Finance Minister Jaitley said in a Facebook post.

CJI impeachment: Jaitley says Cong's plan to move SC is 'suicidal'

CJI impeachment: Jaitley says Cong's plan to move SC is 'suicidal'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

He said the Congress party is capable of dragging the judges into an unsavoury controversy and make them controversial 'should their judicial opinion not appear favourable in the cases in which the party has an interest'.