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Govt declares June 25 as Constitution murder day

Govt declares June 25 as Constitution murder day

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A gazette notification issued on Friday by the Union home ministry notes that Emergency was declared on June 25, 1975, following which there was "gross abuse of power by the government of the day and people of India were subjected to excesses and atrocities".

Extend all possible support to Revanna's victims: Rahul writes to K'taka CM

Extend all possible support to Revanna's victims: Rahul writes to K'taka CM

Rediff.com4 May 2024

In a veiled attack on Modi, Rahul said he has never come across a senior public representative who has constantly chosen silence in the face of untold violence against women.

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Rediff.com14 May 2024

He died at AIIMS in New Delhi at 9.45 pm, hospital sources said.

Meet The Vada Pav Girl

Meet The Vada Pav Girl

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Chandrika Dixit aka the Vada Pav girl from Delhi is one of the contestants on Bigg Boss OTT 3 and we aren't surprised at all, courtesy how viral she's been on social media.

BJP insulted Netaji by raising 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans: Mamata

BJP insulted Netaji by raising 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans: Mamata

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Branding the BJP as a group of "outsiders" and "Bharat Jalao Party", she said it has been continuously insulting the icons of Bengal, Netaji being the "latest addition to the list".

SEE: When Rahul buys Mysore Pak for 'brother' Stalin

SEE: When Rahul buys Mysore Pak for 'brother' Stalin

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president MK Stalin on Saturday said the INDIA bloc will deliver a "sweet victory" on June 4.

FIRST LOOK: Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya after consecration

FIRST LOOK: Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya after consecration

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled on Monday at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Chandra Arya, a Member of Parliament from Nepean in the House of Commons, said in a post on his X account that separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice released a video demanding that Arya and his Hindu-Canadian friends go back to India after he (Arya) condemned the vandalism of the Hindu temple and other acts of hate and violence by Khalistan supporters in Canada.

Rahul, Ruturaj fined Rs 12 lakh each for slow over-rate

Rahul, Ruturaj fined Rs 12 lakh each for slow over-rate

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul and his Chennai Super Kings counterpart Ruturaj Gaikwad have been fined Rs 12 lakh each as their teams maintained a slow over-rate in their Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.

Cong urges EC to stop Modi's meditation telecast, says it's poll code breach

Cong urges EC to stop Modi's meditation telecast, says it's poll code breach

Rediff.com30 May 2024

A delegation of Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, Abhishek Singhvi and Syed Naseer Hussain met the Election Commission and handed over a memorandum with complaints of alleged model code violations by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Prez offers prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Prez offers prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This was Murmu's first visit to Ayodhya since the newly-built Ram temple's consecration ceremony was held on January 22.

Narang hails modern reforms in India's shooting scene

Narang hails modern reforms in India's shooting scene

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Seasoned marksman Gagan Narang applauds the systematic selection process, government investment, and improved infrastructure for India's impressive haul of 15 shooting quota places for the Paris Olympics

Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera

Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina, seeking re-election from Nowshera assembly constituency of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, is facing a major challenge from his former party colleague Surinder Choudhary.

Discussion on Ram temple begins in LS, Ram belongs to all, says BJP

Discussion on Ram temple begins in LS, Ram belongs to all, says BJP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

He also accused the Congress of questioning the existence of Ram, evoking a sharp reaction from the Opposition benches.

Cong slams India's envoy to Ireland for criticising party

Cong slams India's envoy to Ireland for criticising party

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Congress on Tuesday took strong objection to the criticism directed at it by the Indian envoy to Ireland while responding to an Irish daily's editorial, saying that attacking opposition parties openly in a manner like a 'party apparatchik' was 'disgraceful behaviour' and the ambassador should be sacked.

Modi joins Rahul vs Anurag showdown over 'caste'

Modi joins Rahul vs Anurag showdown over 'caste'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

As the row erupted in Parliament, the Congress said the Gandhi family's caste is martyrdom but the BJP-RSS will never understand that.

Mayawati sacks nephew Akash as party co-ordinator, heir

Mayawati sacks nephew Akash as party co-ordinator, heir

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Announcing it on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said she has taken the decision in the interest of the party and the movement and till the time Anand gains "full maturity".

Dy CM Maurya's cryptic remark points to rift in UP BJP

Dy CM Maurya's cryptic remark points to rift in UP BJP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

He also urged all the ministers, MLAs, and public representatives to respect party workers.

9 killed as heavy rains lash Telangana; 99 trains cancelled

9 killed as heavy rains lash Telangana; 99 trains cancelled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Due to heavy rains and waterlogging over the tracks at several locations on South Central Railway network, as many as 99 trains were cancelled and four trains were partially cancelled while 54 trains were diverted, an SCR official said.

Man beaten for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Modi zindabad'

Man beaten for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Modi zindabad'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Two people have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 52-year-old auto-rickshaw driver.

Why Ayodhya's Ram temple to be shut for 1 hr every day

Why Ayodhya's Ram temple to be shut for 1 hr every day

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Since January 23, the deity was woken up at 4 am for morning rituals. It takes around two hours before devotees are allowed to have 'darshan' and it continues till 10 pm.

No leakage, it's...: Modi's aide Nripendra Mishra on Ram temple

No leakage, it's...: Modi's aide Nripendra Mishra on Ram temple

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

"There was no water leakage but the rainwater came down from the pipes fixed to install electric wires," Mishra said.

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Protestors demanding the demolition of an illegal structure in a mosque in Shimla's Sanjauli area were lathi-charged by security forces on Wednesday after they broke police barricades during a demonstration.

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title

Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj dies via 'sallekhna'

Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj dies via 'sallekhna'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Ahead of the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dongargarh, a popular pilgrimage spot, and met Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj on November 5 and took his blessings.

Naveen Patnaik's sister says no to Padma Shri

Naveen Patnaik's sister says no to Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'I feel I must decline as there is a general election looming and the timing of the award might be misconstrued, causing embarrassment both to the government and myself, which I would much regret,' Gita Mehta said.

'I Would Have Even Defeated Modi In Ayodhya'

'I Would Have Even Defeated Modi In Ayodhya'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'The 2024 general elections proved that UP is not Gujarat.'

Shri Nivetha, Esha, Ruchita win gold in women's 10m air pistol

Shri Nivetha, Esha, Ruchita win gold in women's 10m air pistol

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships: Krrish Pal registers win in 1st round

Unjustly targeted, demoralising: BJP's Jayant Sinha on showcause

Unjustly targeted, demoralising: BJP's Jayant Sinha on showcause

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Sinha said that he was not invited for "any party events, rallies or organizational meetings".

Modi hails Rajputs, meets Jamnagar royal amid Kshatriya stir against Rupala

Modi hails Rajputs, meets Jamnagar royal amid Kshatriya stir against Rupala

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Ahead of his poll rally in Jamnagar on Thursday evening, Modi met Jam Saheb Shatrusalyasinhji at his residence in the city.

2 men forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Aurangabad

2 men forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Aurangabad

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

This is the second such incident in the city in last few days.

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Utkarsh Mishra's impressions of the Narendra Modi roadshow in Varanasi.

Why This Fadnavis Confidante Quit BJP...

Why This Fadnavis Confidante Quit BJP...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'I had told Fadnavisji that I will be with the party till the Lok Sabha election and I will give my 100 per cent to campaign for the BJP. But ultimately I will have to take this decision (to quit the BJP).' 'When I requested him to see this from the point of view of an elder brother, he could not say anything more after that.'

RCA in turmoil: IPL future hangs in balance

RCA in turmoil: IPL future hangs in balance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Gehlot took to X (formerly Twitter) and released a statement announcing his resignation.

Mamata declines to speak at Netaji event over 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans

Mamata declines to speak at Netaji event over 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The West Bengal chief minister said such "insult" was unacceptable.

What garments, jewellery was Ram Lalla wearing?

What garments, jewellery was Ram Lalla wearing?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The ornaments for the Ram Lalla idol consecrated at the grand Ayodhya temple have been prepared after an extensive research and study of texts such as the Adhyatma Ramayana, Valmiki Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas and the Alavandar Stotram, according to the temple trust.

'Misquoted', says HDK a day after questioning Guj subsidy to US firm

'Misquoted', says HDK a day after questioning Guj subsidy to US firm

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday clarified that he was misquoted on his purported remarks regarding the United States semiconductor firm Micron.

Ram Lalla's eyes can't be revealed before...: Chief priest

Ram Lalla's eyes can't be revealed before...: Chief priest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

If the eyes can be seen, an investigation should be done on who revealed the eyes and how the pictures of the idol are going viral'

Modi, NDA ministers to be sworn-in at 7.15 pm on Sunday

Modi, NDA ministers to be sworn-in at 7.15 pm on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday evening as President Droupadi Murmu has invited him to form the government.

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo hospital New Delhi on Saturday. She was 84.