News for '-jahan'

And the BEST part of an item song is...

And the BEST part of an item song is...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Her short black choli with a deep cut-out back and multi-coloured pom-poms became quite a sensation. It was clearly meant to draw your attention to Kareena's perfect figure.'

Rahul speaking Hafiz Sayeed's language: BJP on JNU row

Rahul speaking Hafiz Sayeed's language: BJP on JNU row

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

The BJP claimed the Congress was targeting the Modi government due to their "political malice" and vote bank politics.

What did India achieve with Headley's deposition?

What did India achieve with Headley's deposition?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The deposition was meant to secure more information and revelations on the 26/11 terror attacks that would make India's case against Pakistan stronger. Instead, the internal conflicts within India's security establishment stood exposed.

Whose Taj Mahal is it anyway?

Whose Taj Mahal is it anyway?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Everyone wants a piece of the Taj Mahal, but do they care about the deteriorating condition of India's best-loved monument

Acche Din? Not for BJP's Gujarat campaign

Acche Din? Not for BJP's Gujarat campaign

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'This is a negative campaign, of slurs and fears.' 'The BJP has no desire to fight a positive campaign as it did in 2014, on the issue of governance and achche din.' 'Where the BJP can use these tactics, it will,' says Aakar Patel.

Kamal Haasan and the unkind biryani cut

Kamal Haasan and the unkind biryani cut

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

In the midst of the agitation the 62-year-ld southern superstar trained in Karate dealt a strike straight in the stomach.

Pen drive with phone recording part of CBI's Ishrat case

Pen drive with phone recording part of CBI's Ishrat case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

In what could spell more trouble for BJP leader Amit Shah, the Central Bureau of Investigation has, along with the charge sheet in Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, submitted a pen drive containing telephonic talk allegedly between an accused police officer and the former Gujarat Minister of State for Home.

The CBI has become a monster

The CBI has become a monster

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'No one institution can cleanse it: Not the courts, government or activists.' 'And least of all the Indian Police Service,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

'Rana told cops he planned terror act; no evidence that Modi was target'

'Rana told cops he planned terror act; no evidence that Modi was target'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

One of the three men killed along with Ishrat Jahan had told THE Gujarat police prior to the alleged fake encounter that he planned to commit terrorist act in Ahmedabad but the Central Bureau of Investigation found "no evidence" that they had come here "to kill" Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the agency has said in its charge sheet in the 2004 case.

Meerut gangrape victim confusing cops?

Meerut gangrape victim confusing cops?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The victim of the alleged 'gangrape' in Meerut has been giving twists to her case with her changing narration of events.

Sardar Patel's legacy ignored by previous governments, says PM Modi

Sardar Patel's legacy ignored by previous governments, says PM Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The prime minister said everyone in the country is proud of Patel's contribution to India before it attained freedom and during the early years after the nation became independent.

Taj, other monuments safe after Nepal quake: ASI

Taj, other monuments safe after Nepal quake: ASI

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Archaeological Survey of India on Friday declared Taj Mahal and all other monuments under it "safe" after conducting a detailed assessment in the wake of the devastating quake that wrecked Nepal and reverberated through several states in northern and eastern India.

Ishrat encounter: I was just following orders, says Vanzara

Ishrat encounter: I was just following orders, says Vanzara

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Jailed Gujarat IPS officer D G Vanzara on Friday told a special CBI court that he executed the 2004 Ishrat Jahan encounter on orders given by his superior on the basis of inputs received from the Intelligence Bureau.

Deputy NSA quizzed by CBI in Gujarat fake encounter case

Deputy NSA quizzed by CBI in Gujarat fake encounter case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has questioned Deputy National Security Advisor and former Intelligence Bureau chief Nehchal Sandhu in connection with Sadiq Jamal encounter in 2003 by the Gujarat crime branch.

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The 61-year-old former top cop from Mumbai changed professions after listening to his 'inner voice'.

Vanzara letter: NGO demands Modi's arrest, Prez rule in Guj

Vanzara letter: NGO demands Modi's arrest, Prez rule in Guj

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

In the wake of IPS officer D G Vanzara's explosive letter indicting Chief Minister Narendra Modi over encounter cases, a Gujarat-based NGO has demanded his arrest and imposition of President's rule in the state.

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Almost 24 years after Diana, Princess of Wales visited the Taj Mahal -- one of the most famous symbols of India -- Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, followed in the Princess's footsteps.

Ishrat case: Top cop Pandey gets further relief from HC

Ishrat case: Top cop Pandey gets further relief from HC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday directed a Special CBI Court in Ahmedabad to hear afresh the anticipatory bail application of senior IPS officer Prithvi Pal Pandey, an accused in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, and granted him relief from arrest till August 6.

Watch: Sona Mohapatra's magnificent performance

Watch: Sona Mohapatra's magnificent performance

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The singer keeps Mumbai on its toes till 2 am!

Orchha: Where monuments speak

Orchha: Where monuments speak

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Orchha in Madhya Pradesh is among the many, many places in India where history comes alive. Lakshmi Sharath recollects her recent visit to the former princely state in Bundelkhand.

Ishrat case: Cops who spilled the beans likely to be let off

Ishrat case: Cops who spilled the beans likely to be let off

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which submitted its first charge sheet in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, has not named ten police officers who might have spilled the beans about the offence and are likely to be let off.

Joote khayenge: Rijiju warns those accusing him of graft

Joote khayenge: Rijiju warns those accusing him of graft

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Under attack over the alleged power projects scam in Arunachal Pradesh, Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday rejected allegations of wrongdoing and said those who have "planted" the story against him "will be beaten up with shoes".

What Shah Rukh does on his day off!

What Shah Rukh does on his day off!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Marking the culmination of the 67th Republic Day celebrations, the military on Friday held the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi with patriotic fervour.

'Taj is the magnet that draws tourists to India'

'Taj is the magnet that draws tourists to India'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

'Although India has a lot more to offer in terms of tourism other than the Taj, yet there is nothing compared to the Taj Mahal.'

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'Why do visas require the intervention of India's Union ministers? Does any civilised nation assure visas like this over Twitter?'

Priyanka, Salman, Akshay celebrate Independence Day

Priyanka, Salman, Akshay celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Bollywood celebrated 70 years of Independence by telling us what it means to them, and posting interesting pictures on social media.

V Narayanasamy sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister

V Narayanasamy sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

V Narayanasamy was on Monday sworn in as the tenth chief minister of Puducherry.

Housefull 3 review: I survived. Will you?

Housefull 3 review: I survived. Will you?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Sukanya Verma gives ten points on why you should watch Housefull 3.

MHA lodges FIR in Ishrat missing files case

MHA lodges FIR in Ishrat missing files case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

An under secretary serving in the home ministry has filed the FIR at the Parliament Street Police station in New Delhi under Section 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servants) of the Indian Penal Code asking police to probe "why, how and under what circumstances" five documents related to the case went missing.

'Vanzara said he had Modi's clearance'

'Vanzara said he had Modi's clearance'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Advocate for one of the victims of Ishrat Jahan encounter case has claimed a retired Gujarat police officer had heard his suspended senior D G Vanzara, main accused in the case, telling another officer that he had the clearance of Chief Minister Narendra Modi for the encounter.

Sena issues fresh ultimatum: Will sit in Opposition if BJP accepts NCP support

Sena issues fresh ultimatum: Will sit in Opposition if BJP accepts NCP support

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

On a day of dramatic developments, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray kept the door open saying Bharatiya Janata Party should come clear on whether it wants to take Nationalist Congress Party's support in Maharashtra in two or three days.

What should one read?

What should one read?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

One way to begin would be to access the material of our own culture, meaning the literature of India, recommends Aakar Patel.

Former Gujarat top cop Vanzara gets bail in Sohrabuddin case

Former Gujarat top cop Vanzara gets bail in Sohrabuddin case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to former IPS officer of Gujarat D G Vanzara, in jail for over 7 years, in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Conglomerate has become the first corporate house in India's history to adopt a historical monument, in a Rs 250 mn contract spanning five years.

Don't care what Headley is saying; she was innocent: Ishrat's sister

Don't care what Headley is saying; she was innocent: Ishrat's sister

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The family and the lawyer of Ishrat Jahan, who was killed in an alleged fake encounter in Gujarat, on Thursday raised questions over David Coleman Headley's testimony that she was a Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative, saying this was for the "political benefit of some big people" whose names have been "besmirched."

Mulayam blames tie-up with Congress for SP defeat

Mulayam blames tie-up with Congress for SP defeat

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Mulayam on Sunday blamed the defeat on son Akhilesh's decision to ally with a Congress, which he said had tried its best to "ruin" him.

Ishrat case: Accused ex-IB officer approaches CIC for info

Ishrat case: Accused ex-IB officer approaches CIC for info

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

He is seeking disclosure of correspondence between the Central Bureau of Investigation and the law ministry and opinion of the attorney general in the case.

BJP gets ready to make govt sweat in Winter session

BJP gets ready to make govt sweat in Winter session

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party would vocally raise coal scam, the alleged misuse of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence Bureau, among other issues during the winter session of Parliament beginning Thursday, senior party leader M Venkaiah Naidu said on Tuesday.

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'How can the monument where the prime minister unfurls the flag on Independence Day, in a ceremony broadcast and telecast nationally, be maintained by a private entity?' asks Jyoti Punwani.