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Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Most of the MLAs shared their resignation letters on social media and slammed the Aam Aadmi Party over corruption and other issues.

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

"This is unbelievable. It is surreal... I was at the gym. I just found out about the nomination," said Gourav, whose previous credits include "My Name is Khan" and "Mom".

Siddhant-Malavika Watch Yudhra

Siddhant-Malavika Watch Yudhra

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

A screening of the romantic action thriller Yudhra was held in Mumbai, and its good-looking cast -- Malavika Mohanan and Siddhant Chaturvedi -- made sure to attend.

SC rejects plea to check duplication in voter lists

SC rejects plea to check duplication in voter lists

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court declined to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission and state election bodies to address purported duplication and multiple entries in voter lists. The court suggested the petitioner approach high courts with specific grievances and file representations with appropriate authorities.

BJP plans massive outreach to gain Dalit votes in Delhi

BJP plans massive outreach to gain Dalit votes in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The BJP is hopeful of improving its performance in Dalit-dominated constituencies in Delhi ahead of the February 5 assembly polls, following a sustained outreach campaign. The party failed to win any of the 12 SC reserved constituencies in the 2015 and 2020 elections. The party has been out of power in the city since 1998.

HC orders demolition of Adarsh building

HC orders demolition of Adarsh building

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

t also stayed the order for 12 weeks to enable Adarsh Housing Society to file an appeal in the Supreme Court.

Brand Vistara Ends Its Journey

Brand Vistara Ends Its Journey

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Starting November 12, Vistara aircraft will be operated under the Air India banner, to be identified by a special four-digit flight code beginning with "2".

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'Sanjay Roy is not alone.' 'If he's kept alive, maybe we will know what happened.' 'Why was he in the chest medicine department that night when he never went there earlier?' 'Nobody will parade in front of a CCTV camera and then go and murder someone.' 'There are several people who are involved in this heinous crime. They have to be identified and punished.'

What AAP, BJP, Cong Overlook in Delhi Polls

What AAP, BJP, Cong Overlook in Delhi Polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Delhi's crime rate against women stood at 144.4 in 2022 -- the highest among all states and Union Territories.

The Highest Grossing Hindi Film Ever Is...

The Highest Grossing Hindi Film Ever Is...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Stree 2 has etched its name in cinematic history by becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever, surpassing the lifetime collections of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan.

'Never-Seen Before-Action'

'Never-Seen Before-Action'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Directed by Raj and DK, and written by Sita R Menon, the spy series stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha, and is a prequel to Priyanka Chopra's Citadel. Citadel: Honey Bunny begins streaming from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.

Police summon actor Rhea Chakraborty, Bharti Singh in app fraud case

Police summon actor Rhea Chakraborty, Bharti Singh in app fraud case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Rhea Chakraborty was also among those who promoted the app, said the officer privy to the investigation in the matter.

Electoral bonds: HC stays probe against Nirmala Sitharaman

Electoral bonds: HC stays probe against Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Karnataka high court on Monday stayed investigation against Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others over alleged irregularities concerning the now scrapped electoral bond scheme.

Diplomatic Row Derails Students' Canada Dreams

Diplomatic Row Derails Students' Canada Dreams

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We used to get 400-500 applications for Canada on a yearly basis until last year, but this has gone down to just 70 this year.'

Army begins takeover of controversial Adarsh building

Army begins takeover of controversial Adarsh building

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Acting on the Supreme Court's order, the Army has begun the process of taking over the possession of the scam-tainted Adarsh building at Colaba in South Mumbai.

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Villagers attribute Adarsh Nangla's 'fall' to a combination of government apathy and decline of the collective spirit

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Nomadland dominates BAFTAs 2021 with four wins.

'Pushpa 2 May Inaugurate 700 Cr Club'

'Pushpa 2 May Inaugurate 700 Cr Club'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Pushpa 2's advance bookings have set a new record, with advance bookings standing at Rs 50 crore on Day One.

Nearly 1,000 railway stations developed as 'Adarsh' stations

Nearly 1,000 railway stations developed as 'Adarsh' stations

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said review of the facilities available at stations developed as 'Adarsh' stations.

Power minister Shinde deposes before Adarsh panel

Power minister Shinde deposes before Adarsh panel

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Shinde was the chief minister of Maharashtra from 2001 to 2003 when he cleared many files including allotment of land to Adarsh.

Electoral bonds: Court orders FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman

Electoral bonds: Court orders FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

According to police, a first information report (FIR) was registered under Sections 384 (punishment for extortion) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) read with 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) against Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Enforcement Directorate officials, office-bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party at state and national level, based on the order of a special court.

'Batenge to katenge' not in good taste: BJP leader

'Batenge to katenge' not in good taste: BJP leader

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Chavan said the Mahayuti and BJP's policy was Viksit Bharat and Viksit Maharashtra, as spelt out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

When Ananya Turned Agony Aunt

When Ananya Turned Agony Aunt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

The trailer launch of the Netflix film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, starring Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav, was not a regular media interaction.

BJP running 'political brothel' in Maharashtra: Raut

BJP running 'political brothel' in Maharashtra: Raut

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

'The BJP is solely responsible for changing the image of the state, which is now known for political switch overs, and decline in its culture'

YouTuber Elvish, comedian Bharti Singh summoned in Rs 500-cr fraud case

YouTuber Elvish, comedian Bharti Singh summoned in Rs 500-cr fraud case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The police received over 500 complaints alleging that many social media influencers and YouTubers promoted the HIBOX mobile application on their pages and lured people into investing through the app, the officer said.

Chavan on Adarsh chargesheet: 'Conspiracy by rivals'

Chavan on Adarsh chargesheet: 'Conspiracy by rivals'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Accusing his political rivals of trying to implicate him in the multi-crore Adarsh Housing Scam, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Wednesday said the Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet against him was "unfortunate".

Kathua ambush: Darkness descends on homes of martyrs

Kathua ambush: Darkness descends on homes of martyrs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Rifleman Adarsh Negi spoke to his father over the phone on Sunday. The next day, Dalbir Singh Negi got another call, informing him about his son's death in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua.

PHOTOS: India off to winning start at U-19 World Cup

PHOTOS: India off to winning start at U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

IMAGES from the Under-19 World Cup match played between India and Bangladesh on Saturday.

India's Fab 5 set to shine in U19 World Cup

India's Fab 5 set to shine in U19 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Keep an eye on these five players during the tournament.

Adarsh never reserved for war heroes: Deshmukh

Adarsh never reserved for war heroes: Deshmukh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Union Minister for Rural Development and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Friday said the land for the controversial Adarsh Society belonged to the state and was never reserved for defence personnel or Kargil war heroes. In an affidavit filed before the two-member Adarsh Commission, set up to probe irregularities in the scam-tainted Adarsh Society, Deshmukh said, "The records clearly show that the land belonged to the state government."

Order to demolish Adarsh building malafide: Lawyer

Order to demolish Adarsh building malafide: Lawyer

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Reacting to the Environment Ministry's decision to demolish the 31-storey Adarsh Housing Society in Mumbai, the society's counsel, Satish Maneshinde on Sunday said that the tenor of the order is completely malafide.

Adarsh: CBI raids ex-civic chief's house

Adarsh: CBI raids ex-civic chief's house

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has claimed to have found incriminating documents pertaining to the Adarsh Housing Society from the premises of senior Indian Administrative Service officer and former Mumbai civic chief Jairaj Phatak.

Adarsh-tainted babu defies order, attends office

Adarsh-tainted babu defies order, attends office

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Maharashtra Information Commissioner Ramanand Tiwari continues to attend office despite the state government recommending his suspension and barring him from remaining present in office till the inquiry into the Adarsh housing scam gets over."I continue to attend office as I have not got any communication from the state government asking me not to attend office," said Tiwari, a retired IAS officer, whose son owns a flat in Adarsh society.

'Shinde directed submission of Adarsh proposal'

'Shinde directed submission of Adarsh proposal'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Former Maharashtra chief minister Sushil Kumar Shinde had issued directions to submit in 2003 a proposal regarding ownership of the land where the controversial Adarsh Housing Society stands, despite knowing that there was a park constructed by the Army there, City Collector Chandrashekhar Oak told a judicial panel on Wednesday. "A letter was sent by the then collector on August 26, 2003 regarding the allotment of land of Khukri Park to Adarsh Society," Oak said.

Macrotech and Oberoi Realty elevate Mumbai skyline with highrise sales

Macrotech and Oberoi Realty elevate Mumbai skyline with highrise sales

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Mumbai-based developers Macrotech Developers (Lodha) and Oberoi Realty have emerged as top gainers among largecap realty stocks over the past month, with gains ranging from 29 per cent to 33 per cent. Strong ongoing sales trends in Mumbai's core market, record bookings in the January-March quarter, and healthy guidance for 2024-25 (FY25) have propelled these companies, which derive the majority of their revenues from India's financial capital.

Can't regularise Adarsh: Environment Ministry

Can't regularise Adarsh: Environment Ministry

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Stating that Adarsh Housing Society had brazenly violated the law, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests on Monday ruled out the possibility of regularizing the 31-storey building, at a hearing before the Bombay High Court.

Adarsh scam: Tiwari refuses to quit

Adarsh scam: Tiwari refuses to quit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Putting the Maharashtra government in a quandary, a defiant Ramanand Tiwari on Sunday said he will not quit as information commissioner and will challenge the recommendation to the governor to suspend him following his alleged involvement in the Adarsh Housing scam.

Agassi obliges Adarsh

Agassi obliges Adarsh

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

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42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Most deaths were due to smoke inhalation while residents were sleeping, and a significant number of occupants were evacuated, they added. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in the Mangaf area in Kuwait's southern Ahmadi Governorate, officials said, adding that the building reportedly had 195 people living in it, who are workers of the same company.

Adarsh scam: Main accused Kanhaiyalal Gidwani dies

Adarsh scam: Main accused Kanhaiyalal Gidwani dies

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Former Congress legislator Kanhaiyalal Gidwani, who was chargesheeted in the Adarsh Society scam, died in Mumbai on Tuesday following a brief illness.