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Apology not sufficient, he should be made to quit: BJP on controversial Tapas Pal

Apology not sufficient, he should be made to quit: BJP on controversial Tapas Pal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to shield Tapas Pal, who has made controversial remarks, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Siddharth Nath Singh said only an apology was of no use and he should be made to quit as Trinamool Congress MP.

Atiq Ahmad, brother Ashraf buried in ancestral village

Atiq Ahmad, brother Ashraf buried in ancestral village

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The bodies of the two brothers, who were gunned down by three assailants posing as journalists in Prayagraj on Saturday night, were handed over to the family members after conducting the post-mortem examination for performing the last rites.

Missed ITR Deadline? Read This!

Missed ITR Deadline? Read This!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'If taxpayers have not filed a belated ITR, they will be allowed to file an updated ITR from April 1, 2024.'

Parl panel for 'Enquiry-pal' instead of Lokpal: Bedi

Parl panel for 'Enquiry-pal' instead of Lokpal: Bedi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

As Parliamentary Standing Committee went back on some of its recommendations on Lokpal Bill, Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Thursday night slammed it as an effort to make the ombdusman an "enquiry-pal" and said it confirms her remarks that politicians wear several masks.

'Rituraj was the life of the party'

'Rituraj was the life of the party'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'One day, just like that, without even saying goodbye, he was gone.'

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

SPOTTED! Shraddha at her pal's engagement

SPOTTED! Shraddha at her pal's engagement

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Nature settles scores, says Adityanath on Atiq Ahmed's home turf

Nature settles scores, says Adityanath on Atiq Ahmed's home turf

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Addressing an election meeting on what once was the home turf of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday appeared to invoke nature as a great leveller -- a force that delivers justice.

Ruma Pal, former Supreme Court judge, slams higher judiciary

Ruma Pal, former Supreme Court judge, slams higher judiciary

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Justice Ruma Pal is to be saluted for her courageous dissent of conviction and reminding her peers that they need to put themselves on self-trial. The alternative is for India to sink further into the cesspool of even greater corruption, says C Uday Bhaskar.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Para Asian Games: Indians shine with 4 golds on Day 1

Para Asian Games: Indians shine with 4 golds on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

India swept all the three medals in men's high jump T63 and men's club throw F51 events

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday declared her nephew Akash Anand as her 'uttaradhikari (heir)', a party office-bearer said.

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

With clock ticking down fast for the upcoming edition of the Asian Games, Hockey India named a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Coaching Camp.

Ex-IMF chief's pals offer bribe to maid's kin

Ex-IMF chief's pals offer bribe to maid's kin

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The former IMF chief, who was indicted on seven counts on Thursday, allegedly forced the maid at the Sofitel hotel in Manhattan to perform oral sex.

PAL to launch utility van by Dec

PAL to launch utility van by Dec

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Premier Automobiles Ltd is planning to launch its light utility van in September-December 2003 and expects to make "substantial profit" from this project with annual sales of 10,000-12,000 vehicles.

Rakhi Sawant parties with Bigg Boss pals

Rakhi Sawant parties with Bigg Boss pals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Rakhi Sawant threw a party for her friends from Bigg Boss, and it saw quite a turn-out!

LS okays bill to regulate legal profession, curb touts

LS okays bill to regulate legal profession, curb touts

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

This is the first bill passed by the Lower House of Parliament in the Winter session, which began on Monday.

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is expected to press money laundering charges against its two officers and some private individuals who were recently booked by the CBI in a bribery case linked to an accused arrested in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, official sources said Tuesday.

UP: Boys suspected of theft forced to drink urine

UP: Boys suspected of theft forced to drink urine

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

A group of people in Siddharthanagar allegedly rubbed chilli in two boys' anus, gave them petrol injections, and forced them to drink urine, over suspicion of stealing Rs 2,000, police said on Sunday.

'Smita looked very serene and happy'

'Smita looked very serene and happy'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'She was this untameable stream gushing down from the Himalayas which I had the privilege of having touched in my life before it disappeared into the mountains again.'

4 killed, 5 critical as lift crashes in under-construction building in Noida

4 killed, 5 critical as lift crashes in under-construction building in Noida

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The incident took place around 8.30 am at the under-construction site of Amrapali Dream Valley Society, the police said, adding that the long-stalled project is being completed by the state-run NBCC.

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'Today's generation can learn from him how not to hurt anyone's sentiments at a time when many stand-up comedians deliberately set out to do so.'

SC notice to Centre over caste-based census for OBCs

SC notice to Centre over caste-based census for OBCs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The top court was hearing a plea filed by advocate Krishan Kanhaya Pal who said that the governments are unable to share the benefits of the welfare schemes with all sections among backward classes due to a lack of caste-based survey and a caste-based census of the OBCs is of 'vital necessity'.

Meet Vaani's 'Not So Farzi Dost'

Meet Vaani's 'Not So Farzi Dost'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Why's Rakul in a hurry?

Are Gold Bonds An Attractive Option?

Are Gold Bonds An Attractive Option?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Understand the pros and cons of SGBs before rushing to invest in them based on past returns.

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

One fallout of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification will be reflected in the Opposition's role in Parliament and related institutions.

Dalit family 'ostracised' for marrying village head's daughter in Jharkhand

Dalit family 'ostracised' for marrying village head's daughter in Jharkhand

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The newly married couple left the village in a bid to protect their lives, while the groom's parents were allegedly prevented from fetching drinking water from a public water tank and bathing in the pond by villagers, the family members claimed.

'We Pounded Pakistani Positions Day And Night'

'We Pounded Pakistani Positions Day And Night'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'There was not a moment when the guns were out of action.'

Asian Games Squash: India women down Pakistan; men's team cruise

Asian Games Squash: India women down Pakistan; men's team cruise

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Indian squash contingent began its Asian Games campaign with comfortable victories over Singapore and Pakistan.

'He was deeply religious': Atiq killer's mother

'He was deeply religious': Atiq killer's mother

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Speaking to ANI, Asha (mother of the arrested accused Lovelesh) said, "Pata nahi uske naseeb mein kya likha tha (Don't know what was written in his destiny)."

We may miss out on Olympics bus again: Ajit Pal

We may miss out on Olympics bus again: Ajit Pal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Former captain Ajit Pal Singh fears that the ongoing power tussle between Hockey India and Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) may result in the national team not qualifying for the London Olympics.

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2.

Dream is that our daughter should win Olympic medal: Kiran Baliyan's mother

Dream is that our daughter should win Olympic medal: Kiran Baliyan's mother

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Ecstatic over Kiran Baliyan's podium position in the shot put event at the Asian Games, her mother on Saturday said the success has come after a long struggle and she was hopeful that her daughter would win a medal in the Olympics as well.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

Dipika-Harinder clinch mixed team gold in squash; Ghosal bags silver

Dipika-Harinder clinch mixed team gold in squash; Ghosal bags silver

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The Indians eked out a 11-10, 11-10 win over Aifa Binti Azman and Mohammad Syafiq Bin Mohd Kamal in 35 minutes.

Lovely Bride Warina

Lovely Bride Warina

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The actor was a sight to behold.

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Muslims wear mask of tolerance to get...: Union minister

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Tolerant Muslims can be counted on fingers. I think their number is not even in the thousands, the Union minister of state for law and justice said.

1993 Delhi blast convict Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar released on parole

1993 Delhi blast convict Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar released on parole

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Bhullar was convicted in connection with the killing of nine people and injuring of 31 in a bomb blast in 1993. Among those who survived the attack are former Youth Congress chief M S Bitta.

Rahul lets fly: DeMon for the poor, monetisation for Modi's pals

Rahul lets fly: DeMon for the poor, monetisation for Modi's pals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the government over the rising price of domestic cooking gas, diesel and petrol, and alleged that an amount of Rs 23 lakh crore has been earned by increasing prices of these commodities in the last seven years.