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Darjeeling: Protests erupt after weapons recovered from GJM chief's office

Darjeeling: Protests erupt after weapons recovered from GJM chief's office

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Police recovered more than 300 weapons, including arrows and explosives.

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Convict him or acquit him," an anguished Supreme Court observed on non-framing of charges on an accused jailed for 11 years over serial blasts in multiple Rajdhani Express and other trains in 1993.

PM's ex-principal secy to head Ram temple construction committee

PM's ex-principal secy to head Ram temple construction committee

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Mahant Nritya Gopal Das was elected president and Champat Rai general secretary of the Ram Temple trust at its first meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

A study shows that the country has experienced 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019.

Not going to wait till 15 days to prove majority: Yeddyurappa

Not going to wait till 15 days to prove majority: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com17 May 2018

"I seek support of all legislators and I ask them to vote for me by exercising their conscience just as Indira Gandhi did in a Presidential election," he said.

Meet the members of Ayodhya Ram temple trust

Meet the members of Ayodhya Ram temple trust

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The government on Wednesday named nine out of 15 members of the 'Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teertha Kshetra' trust constituted for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya as mandated by the Supreme Court. Here's all you need to know about the members of the trust who have been named so far.

'All my stocks are crashing. Hold them?'

'All my stocks are crashing. Hold them?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Delhi boy beaten, stabbed for confronting sister's stalkers

Delhi boy beaten, stabbed for confronting sister's stalkers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

A teenager was beaten up and stabbed for allegedly opposing three boys who were stalking his sister and passing 'indecent remarks' on her in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji area, police said on Saturday.

SC asks Centre to place on record Kamath report on interest waiver

SC asks Centre to place on record Kamath report on interest waiver

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The Supreme Court asked the Centre and the RBI on Monday to place on record the K V Kamath committee recommendations on debt restructuring in view of Covid-19 related stress on various sectors as well as the notifications and circulars issued so far on loan moratorium.

Anand beats Adams to win maiden London Classic title

Anand beats Adams to win maiden London Classic title

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Five-time chess world champion Viswanathan Anand won his maiden London Classic title after defeating British Grandmaster Michael Adams in the fifth and final round on Monday.

Anand beats Gelfand in Tal Memorial chess

Anand beats Gelfand in Tal Memorial chess

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand of India defeated former world championship challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel in the fifth round to make a strong comeback in the 10th Tal Memorial chess championship, in Moscow on Sunday.

Sinquefield Cup: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Sinquefield Cup: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continued as he was held to a draw by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France .

How trading of almonds is funding terrorism

How trading of almonds is funding terrorism

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

During the searches, documents related to exchange of California almonds were seized by NIA and were being scrutinised, the NIA said.

Scrap agri bills: Farmer leader writes to PM in blood

Scrap agri bills: Farmer leader writes to PM in blood

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The letter by Singh, who is camping at the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida along with his faction members since December 2, came as protestors marked the birth anniversary of former prime minister and farmers' leader Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Delhi's Chilla border reopens after one farmers' group ends stir

Delhi's Chilla border reopens after one farmers' group ends stir

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

BKU (Bhanu) president Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh told reporters he was deeply pained by whatever happened during the tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day.

London Chess: Anand draws with Adams to stay in contention

London Chess: Anand draws with Adams to stay in contention

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand had to settle for a draw with British number one Michael Adams in the fourth round of the London Chess Classic, in London.

'In the Congress, every leader is a shehanshah'

'In the Congress, every leader is a shehanshah'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Congress leaders don't believe in themselves and in the potential of the party.' 'Unless they have faith in themselves, only then will the public have faith in them.'

Palghar lynching: SC asks Maha police to put 2nd chargesheet on record

Palghar lynching: SC asks Maha police to put 2nd chargesheet on record

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Maharashtra Police to place on record the second supplementary charge sheet filed in the case related to alleged lynching of three people, including two seers, in Palghar district in April last year.

Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

With the help of South Delhi Municipal Corporation, the seven wonders of the world -- Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Christ the Redeemer statue, the Colosseum and Statute of Liberty -- have moved to the nation's capital. Welcome to the Seven Wonders Park at Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van located near the Sarai Kale Khan bus terminus. Take a look.

'I won't go back, I will stay in my village to survive'

'I won't go back, I will stay in my village to survive'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'Unlike Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu, there is no opportunity for workers to earn a livelihood in Bihar.'

ASK AJIT: 'Can I do SIP in these stocks?

ASK AJIT: 'Can I do SIP in these stocks?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

'Won't settle for anything short of Gorkhaland'

'Won't settle for anything short of Gorkhaland'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha today rejected West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's offer of more autonomy, power and funds for Darjeeling hills, saying it would not rest till its demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland is met.

'The ground is shifting in UP'

'The ground is shifting in UP'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Outside the core voter base of upper caste Hindus, there is a large section unhappy with the performance of the BJP.'

Palghar lynching case: SC asks Maha govt to file status report

Palghar lynching case: SC asks Maha govt to file status report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said media reports suggest that chargesheets filed in the case comprises of more than 10,000 pages.

Kumbh: Woman seer demands facility at par with males; arrested

Kumbh: Woman seer demands facility at par with males; arrested

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The woman, Trikal Bhavanta, the Pari Akhara head, who entered into a samadhi on Tuesday for not getting facilities at par with male seers in the Mela, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of disrupting peace.

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Chess Roundup: Anand draws; Harika notches up win

Chess Roundup: Anand draws; Harika notches up win

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with in-form Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia and remained in the joint third spot in the 10th edition of Tal memorial chess tournament in Moscow.

Voda, Airtel take on Rel Jio in exchanges, signal the fight is on

Voda, Airtel take on Rel Jio in exchanges, signal the fight is on

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Over the three-month period, Airtel's stock price has rallied from Rs 432 to Rs 540, while Vodafone Idea has risen from Rs 9.2 to Rs 11.8 per share.

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The CBI has alleged that Justice Shukla received illegal gratification from Justice (Retd) Quddusi and B P Yadav, chairman of Prasad Education Trust which runs a medical college in Lucknow, for getting a favourable order to prevent delisting from counselling sessions for admitting students in 2017.

Harikrishna bounces back in Shenzhen Masters chess

Harikrishna bounces back in Shenzhen Masters chess

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

This was the World No. 14 Indian's second victory in this elite Masters tournament. Incidentally, both his wins have come against Adams.

Bangalore rape: 2 more arrested, skating coach's involvement ruled out

Bangalore rape: 2 more arrested, skating coach's involvement ruled out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

In a fresh twist to rape of a 6-year-old in Bangalore, the police has decided to let off Mustafa, the skating instructor, but have picked up two gymnastics teachers -- Lal Giri and Wasim Pasha.

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Venkateswarlu, in the video, hoped his elder brother and sister-in-law would look after his son. He wanted his wife to re-marry and live a happy life.

Candidates chess: Anand draws with Topalov; remains joint 3rd

Candidates chess: Anand draws with Topalov; remains joint 3rd

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with his former challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria to remain joint 3rd after the end of the eighth round of Candidates chess tournament, in Moscow, on Sunday.

Kamala Mills fire: The braveheart who saved many lives

Kamala Mills fire: The braveheart who saved many lives

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Mahesh Pandurang Sable, a security guard employed with Times Now television, showed exemplary courage in rescuing those trapped inside a burning restaurant in Mumbai's Kamala Mills.

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Heard loud explosion, saw burning body: Mumbai plane crash witness

Heard loud explosion, saw burning body: Mumbai plane crash witness

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The plane, which crashed in the Jagruti Nagar locality of the crowded Ghatkopar shortly after 1 pm, was a King Air C90 12-seater aircraft. It had taken off from the Juhu airstrip on a test flight.

Vicky Kaushal to play Sam Manekshaw

Vicky Kaushal to play Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Vicky reunites with his Raazi director Meghna Gulzar.

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to leader Vachier-Lagrave

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to leader Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Anand went down to Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in what was his second straight loss following a defeat against Alexander Grischuk in the previous round.