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Congress slams Modi, Shah for 'communal campaign'

Congress slams Modi, Shah for 'communal campaign'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

The Congress on Monday hit out at Narendra Modi and his close aide Amit Shah for carrying out a "communal campaign" and demanded action by the Election Commission against Shah for his controversial remark that Azamgarh in UP was a "base of terrorists".

PIX: Hrithik, Shweta Bachchan at Birdman screening

PIX: Hrithik, Shweta Bachchan at Birdman screening

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Check out who all came in for the screening.

PIX: Madhuri, Kriti watch Toilet with Akshay, Bhumi

PIX: Madhuri, Kriti watch Toilet with Akshay, Bhumi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Who all came to watch Akshay's film? Find out...

Man arrested for 8-yr-old's rape, murder in Bhopal

Man arrested for 8-yr-old's rape, murder in Bhopal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Mohare, who is in his mid-20s, lived close to the girl's home, Kamla Nagar police station in-charge Alok Shrivastava said.

MHA defends NIA's decision to not challenge bail to Assemanand

MHA defends NIA's decision to not challenge bail to Assemanand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

However, the certified copy of the said order was issued by the court only on May 1, 2015.

PIX: Sonal, Akshara, Hansika at IIFA Utsavam

PIX: Sonal, Akshara, Hansika at IIFA Utsavam

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Take a look at the gala event.

PIX: Taapsee screens Naam Shabana for her friends

PIX: Taapsee screens Naam Shabana for her friends

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

A look at the pictures.

PIX: Chiranjeevi at Krish-Ramya's wedding

PIX: Chiranjeevi at Krish-Ramya's wedding

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Stars at filmmaker Krish Jagarlamudi's wedding!

PIX: Shah Rukh-Gauri party with Akshay-Twinkle

PIX: Shah Rukh-Gauri party with Akshay-Twinkle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Even as Sonam Kapoor threw a Diwali party, Amitabh Bachchan hosted a grand celebration too.

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pragya Singh Thakur remained at the back of the courtroom during Tuesday's framing of the charges, her face serene, quite different from the fiery person one read about or saw on television. But once the day's proceedings were over and she was wheeled out, the sadhvi decided she actually was very keen to meet the media and headed right out into the melee, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com.

PIX: Surveen Chawla mingles with Sunny Leone

PIX: Surveen Chawla mingles with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

A look at the pictures.

The Lesser Known Girlfriends of Bollywood stars

The Lesser Known Girlfriends of Bollywood stars

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Do you know who Abhishek Kapoor, John Abraham and Rajkumar Gupta are dating?

HC seeks Centre's reply on Sadhvi plea regarding NIA

HC seeks Centre's reply on Sadhvi plea regarding NIA

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The Bombay high court on Wednesday sought the reply of the Union government on a petition filed by Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, challenging the constitutional validity of the National Investigation Agency.

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Shruti Haasan arrive in Singapore

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Shruti Haasan arrive in Singapore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

Will govt grant bail to Sadhvi on health grounds: HC

Will govt grant bail to Sadhvi on health grounds: HC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The Bombay high court Friday asked Maharashtra government whether it had any objection in granting bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast, on medical grounds.

Malegaon blast: NIA has until March 5 to respond to Sadhvi

Malegaon blast: NIA has until March 5 to respond to Sadhvi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The National Investigation Agency, which failed to file its reply on a petition challenging its validity and powers to function has sought more time from the Bombay high court to file its reply.

Laxman to lead Hyderabad in Ranji

Laxman to lead Hyderabad in Ranji

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Retired batsman VVS Laxman will lead Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Group 'A' league match against a Punjab Cricket Association team in Mohali from November 2.

The crucial twist in Lt Col Purohit's case

The crucial twist in Lt Col Purohit's case

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Lt Col Purohit, it is now being reported quoting statements made by officers in the court of inquiry, had actually infiltrated Hindu radical outfit Abhinav Bharat while being posted at Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh to snoop in on plans to carry out terror strikes in India.

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited. As we wait for the results with bated breath, here's how your heavyweights are faring for now.

PIX: Alia, Sonam, Kriti party with Ekta

PIX: Alia, Sonam, Kriti party with Ekta

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Take a look at the celeb arrivals.

HC rules out bail to Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi

HC rules out bail to Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The Bombay high court ruled out any possibility of granting bail to September 2008 Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Malegaon blast: SC denies interim bail to Purohit, others

Malegaon blast: SC denies interim bail to Purohit, others

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant interim bail to ex-army officer Shrikant Prasad Purohit, Pragya Thakur and other accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

Goa convention to focus on Hindutva-related issues

Goa convention to focus on Hindutva-related issues

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Right-wing organisations are holding a five-day conference at Ramnathi, Goa -- headquarters of the Sanatan Sanstha -- from June 10 to June 14 to draw up a timetable for the "formation of a Hindu nation and protection of Hindutva and Hindu organisations". Sanatan Sanstha had hit headlines in October 2009 for its links with Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, after the death of two people in a scooter bomb blast at Margao on the eve of Diwali.

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In an apparent bid to offset BJP candidate Pragya Thakur's controversial statement against slain IPS officer Hemant Karkare, Modi heaped praises on Mumbai police.

8-yr-old raped, killed in Bhopal; 6 cops suspended

8-yr-old raped, killed in Bhopal; 6 cops suspended

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Six police officials have been suspended for dereliction of duty and a reward of Rs 20,000 has been declared for providing information to nab the accused, officials said.

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

When the doyenne of television decides to party, all her friends make it a point to attend.

Sadhvi gets Bombay HC nod to travel in AC coach

Sadhvi gets Bombay HC nod to travel in AC coach

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The Bombay high court on Thursday permitted Sadhvi Pragya Singh, accused in the Malegaon 2008 blast case, to travel by an air-conditioned compartment to attend proceedings in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh in connection with the Sunil Joshi murder case trial.

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Home Minister also said CDs of Naik's speeches are being examined and asserted that the government will not compromise on the issue of terrorism.

Saffron sweep puts Kamal Nath in BJP, Congr crosshairs

Saffron sweep puts Kamal Nath in BJP, Congr crosshairs

Rediff.com24 May 2019

"Nathji should take the moral responsibility for the defeat as he is chief minister and mostly importantly the state party chief as well," a Congress leader said.

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'This is a fascinating side to Sonia Gandhi, the way she disarms her opponents.'

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others charged with terror conspiracy

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others charged with terror conspiracy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from Mumbai in north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

PIX: Vidya, Huma, Vishal Bharadwaj at Haider screening

PIX: Vidya, Huma, Vishal Bharadwaj at Haider screening

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

Mohanlal to star in a Telugu film!

Mohanlal to star in a Telugu film!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Telugu film industry.

CBI seeks Asseemanand custody for 2006 blasts

CBI seeks Asseemanand custody for 2006 blasts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation is mulling taking Swami Aseemanand into custody in connection with its probe in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case after the agency questioned some of the accused belonging to a right wing outfit arrested for allegedly planting bombs in Malegaon in 2008.

PIX: Anushka, Gauri Khan at Gone Girl screening

PIX: Anushka, Gauri Khan at Gone Girl screening

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The Ben Affleck starrer releases in India this Friday, October 24.

'BJP shelters terror-tainted RSS workers'

'BJP shelters terror-tainted RSS workers'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Investigative agencies are finally looking at the possibility of a Hindutva terror network. Aseemanand's alleged confession and the earlier arrest of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit have shown the trail of the Hindutva terror network, which has turned the course of investigations into the bombings of Malegaon, Samjhauta Express, Ajmer Sharif and Mecca Masjid bomb blast cases.

PIX: Sonam, Anushka, Ranveer attend Filmfare party

PIX: Sonam, Anushka, Ranveer attend Filmfare party

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

A look at the arrivals.

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

It also said that Goswami can later file anticipatory bail plea in connection with the FIRs after three weeks.

Was Sunil Joshi killed for his links to SIMI?

Was Sunil Joshi killed for his links to SIMI?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Another angle which investigating agencies are seriously probing is Joshi's affiliation with the SIMI. Investigating officers say during his stint with the SIMI, Joshi mingled with them all the time. In fact he had become a part of them and this had started to worry his group members.

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'Certainly if Advani had agreed to Vajpayee in sacking Modi, then we would never have been talking of Modi today.'