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Kerala assembly election results an example of communal harmony: Tharoor

Kerala assembly election results an example of communal harmony: Tharoor

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor cited the Kerala Assembly election results as an example of communal harmony, highlighting instances where voters looked beyond caste and religion.

14 first-time ministers to be inducted in Satheesan cabinet

14 first-time ministers to be inducted in Satheesan cabinet

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Kerala's Chief Minister-designate, V D Satheesan, has announced his new ministerial team, emphasising social and regional balance within the coalition. Senior leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan are set to be inducted, with Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan nominated as Speaker.

Man Awarded 47 Lakh After 'Life-Altering' Motorcycle Accident

Man Awarded 47 Lakh After 'Life-Altering' Motorcycle Accident

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded 47.28 lakh in compensation to a man who sustained severe injuries and physical disability after being struck by a speeding motorcycle in 2017.

7 more 1993 blast convicts get 4 weeks to surrender

7 more 1993 blast convicts get 4 weeks to surrender

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Granting relief to Abdul Razak Memon, Altaf Ali Sayed, Yusuf Mohsin Nulwalla, Zaibunnisa, Issaq Mohd Hajwane, Shariff Abdul Gafoor Parker alias Dadabhai and Kesri Adajania, a bench of justices P Sathasivam and B S Chauhan said no further time will be given to anyone to surrender on any ground.

Sara-Sahara case: Dawood's brother acquitted

Sara-Sahara case: Dawood's brother acquitted

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

However, the court found fellow gang member Tariq Parveen guilty in the case.

SC rejects Mumbai blasts convicts' plea to extend time

SC rejects Mumbai blasts convicts' plea to extend time

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Zaibunnisa Anwar Kazi (70), Issaq Mohd Hajwane (76) and Shariff Abdul Gafoor Parker (88) alias Dadabhai had moved the Apex court seeking more time to surrender in order to undergo sentences awarded to them.

Court orders former President Nasheed be confined to Male

Court orders former President Nasheed be confined to Male

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

A Maldivian court has slapped a travel ban on former president Mohamed Nasheed pending a hearing over allegations of abuse of power during his tenure.

Man arrested in Mumbai not an ISI agent: Police

Man arrested in Mumbai not an ISI agent: Police

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Refuting reports about the arrest of a suspected Inter-Services Intelligence agent in Mumbai, the city police on Wednesday said Javed Abdul Gafoor Mozawala, is an Indian national who has been held for allegedly indulging in anti-national activities.

Police custody of alleged Pak spy extended

Police custody of alleged Pak spy extended

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

According to the Crime Branch, Mozawala, who was working at the behest of two officials of the Pakistan High Commission, had gone inside restricted defence establishments and taken photographs from his mobile phone camera.

'93 blasts: first mention of Dawood's role in verd

'93 blasts: first mention of Dawood's role in verd

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The court accepted Phanse's confession that he had gone to Dubai to attend a conspiracy meeting convened by Dawood Ibrahim, thus giving a judicial finding on Dawood's involvement in the case.\n\n

AI Express faces Dh 50,000 compensation claim

AI Express faces Dh 50,000 compensation claim

Rediff.com22 May 2007

An Indian passenger has claimed a compensation of 50,000 Dirhams (Rs 5.5 lakhs) from budget airline Air India Express for canceling his ticket without informing him.

'93 blasts: Show mercy, plead Dawood's aides

'93 blasts: Show mercy, plead Dawood's aides

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

They have admitted their complicity and asked for leniency.

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Neeraj Chopra broke his own meet record while Sable set a new national record time of 8 minutes 20.20 seconds to win the 3000m steeplechase

13 MLAs desert Lalu for Nitish, 6 deny it within an hour

13 MLAs desert Lalu for Nitish, 6 deny it within an hour

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

In a jolt to Lalu Prasad ahead of Lok Sabha polls, the Rashtriya Janata Dal split on Monday as 13 of the 22 party MLAs in Bihar announced they have quit the party but six of them later claimed they are not part of the breakaway faction.

Former Maldivian prez meets PM; India hopes free, fair polls

Former Maldivian prez meets PM; India hopes free, fair polls

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

A delegation of the Progressive Party of Maldives led by its presidential candidate, Abdulla Yamin Abdul Gayoom called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday.

'Nowhere in Islam does it say women should cover their face'

'Nowhere in Islam does it say women should cover their face'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'I don't believe the talk of free will.' 'They are either forced to dress like this, or indoctrinated.'

IB says no proof of local link to 26/11

IB says no proof of local link to 26/11

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Intelligence Bureau officials said barring Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed, they have not found a direct local link to the Mumbai terror attacks. IB sources added that although not directly involved, there are several people who had information about the attacks.

All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

This is the fifth time that Nitish will be the chief minister of Bihar and this will be his third consecutive term.

Terrorist behind bid to target CRPF convoy arrested

Terrorist behind bid to target CRPF convoy arrested

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

A CRPF vehicle had suffered slight damage when a Santro car went up in flames after an explosion at Tethar village, seven km from Banihal, shortly after a Jammu-bound convoy crossed the Jawahar Tunnel, the gateway to Kashmir valley.

BJP dares Bihar government to ban VHP meeting

BJP dares Bihar government to ban VHP meeting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Three Bihar ministers have threatened to take action if VHP leader Pravin Togadia delivers a 'hate speech' in Patna.