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Jharkhand guv returns Prevention Mob Lynching Bill with 2 objections

Jharkhand guv returns Prevention Mob Lynching Bill with 2 objections

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sharing the list of objections, an official who did not wish to be quoted, said the bill was returned on Wednesday highlighting the mismatch between the Hindi and English versions of the Bill and the need to reconsider the definition of 'mob.'

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Senior batter Manoj Tiwary combined with the young Sudip Kumar Gharami to steer Bengal to a hardfought seven-wicket win against Baroda to climb to the top of Group A in the Ranji Trophy.

Nitish made a call to Sonia before ending ties with BJP

Nitish made a call to Sonia before ending ties with BJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

It was soon after that call that Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav spoke to each other.

Women's WC: India face must-win game vs Bangladesh

Women's WC: India face must-win game vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

An inconsistent India will have no room for errors when they take on a spirited Bangladesh in their must-win ICC Women's ODI World Cup league match in Hamilton on Tuesday.

Nearly 35% turnout till 1 pm in 3rd phase of Bihar polls

Nearly 35% turnout till 1 pm in 3rd phase of Bihar polls

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

While the polling so far has been peaceful, police had to open fire in the air in Purnia to disperse a crowd trying to disturb voting, even as people boycotted polling at 12 booths in Katihar in protest against barriers not being set up at two railway crossings.

Rancorous arguments on hijab ban conclude, SC reserves judgement

Rancorous arguments on hijab ban conclude, SC reserves judgement

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Karnataka high court judgment refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state.

India's campaign ends at Asia Team Badminton C'ships

India's campaign ends at Asia Team Badminton C'ships

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

India Open winner Lakshya Sen and Mithun Manjunath gave a good account of themselves.

Bypoll: Counting of votes underway in LS, assembly seats amid high security

Bypoll: Counting of votes underway in LS, assembly seats amid high security

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Counting began at 8 am under multi-tier security cover. At first, postal ballots will be counted and then EVMs opened.

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Khawaja, Warner, Labuschagne lead strong Australia reply

Khawaja, Warner, Labuschagne lead strong Australia reply

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Australia, on their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, finished day three 205 behind but scored freely after resuming on five for no loss.

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The temple was totally destroyed by the Pakistani Army's operation codenamed 'Operation Searchlight' in 1971, targeting the resistance movement in the country.

5 held for Mohali attack, link between Babbar Khalsa-ISI bared, says DGP

5 held for Mohali attack, link between Babbar Khalsa-ISI bared, says DGP

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The Punjab Police has arrested five people in connection with the RPG attack at its Mohali office and pointed at the nexus of militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International and Pakistan's spy agency ISI.

Can 4-month-old child protest? SC on death of infant at Shaheen Bagh

Can 4-month-old child protest? SC on death of infant at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The top court issued notices to the Centre and the Delhi government seeking their responses on the issue.

Prashant Kishor talks of new political beginning

Prashant Kishor talks of new political beginning

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'My quest to be a meaningful participant in democracy & help shape pro-people policy led to a 10yr rollercoaster ride! As I turn the page, time to go to the Real Masters, THE PEOPLE, to better understand the issues & the path to Peoples Good Governance,' Kishor said in a tweet.

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Meg Lanning's 30th birthday did not come with a present from her opponents as she was clean-bowled for a duck by a peach of a delivery from Salma, only the fourth time the Australian captain has failed to trouble the scorers in 98 ODIs.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Uttarakhand: Dogs feed on Covid bodies at riverbank

Uttarakhand: Dogs feed on Covid bodies at riverbank

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Grisly videos have emerged showing stray dogs eating human corpses at Kedar Ghat on the banks of river Bhagirathi in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand.

Caste census will help in targeting benefits: Tejashwi

Caste census will help in targeting benefits: Tejashwi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said the caste-based census will help in preparing welfare schemes for people from different sections of society.

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Yasin Malik pleads guilty to all charges in terrorism case

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Separatist leader Mohammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), before a Delhi court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir valley in 2017, court sources said.

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Over the years she directed the country's collective mood so masterfully -- and so often -- that it remains impossible to overestimate her impact on our perception of Hindi cinema as a whole, notes Raja Sen.

Bypolls for 10 seats underway; AAP faces first popularity test in Punjab

Bypolls for 10 seats underway; AAP faces first popularity test in Punjab

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Counting of votes for the bypolls in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand will be taken up on Sunday.

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Thursday termed as "copy-paste" a petition filed before it challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner and warned the petitioner that such activity shall not be repeated in the future.

Women's T20 WC: India's batting a concern ahead of Bangladesh tie

Women's T20 WC: India's batting a concern ahead of Bangladesh tie

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Leg-spinner Poonam Yadav's magical spell helped India beat Australia by 17 runs in the tournament opener on Friday but the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly as their eastern neighbours had beaten them twice in the 2018 T20 Asia Cup.

PHOTOS: Bowlers put England on top on rain-hit Day 1

PHOTOS: Bowlers put England on top on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Pakistan opener Abid Ali scored a half-century but England's seam bowlers used the muggy conditions to their advantage to restrict the tourists to 126 for five at the close of a rain-hit opening day of the second Test at the Rose Bowl on Thursday.

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Ranji: Panchal's double ton puts Gujarat in drivers' seat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Karnataka looked set to secure a big first innings lead against Goa despite fighting half-centuries by three of the home team's batters on day three of their Elite Group C match in Porvorim, on Thursday.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Leg-spinner Shah's selection was subject to the 35-year-old clearing a fitness test, chief selector Mohammad Wasim said in a statement.

PHOTOS: Mustafizur's last over heroics help Bangladesh pip Afghanistan

PHOTOS: Mustafizur's last over heroics help Bangladesh pip Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Mahmudullah and Kayes lift Bangladesh to 249/7 after poor start

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The soldier crossed over to India along with six hardcore terrorists through the Indo-Pak border in Pathankot.

Hindu family in Pakistan tortured for collecting water from mosque

Hindu family in Pakistan tortured for collecting water from mosque

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Fetching drinking water from a mosque in Pakistan's Punjab province landed a Hindu family in trouble as some people tortured and held them hostage for 'violating the sanctity' of their place of worship, a media report said.

How to build a business in the Himalayas

How to build a business in the Himalayas

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The Alams saw the magical spot while on a drive to the hills. A few years later they set up home and a small hand woven shawl business, hiring local weavers, using local wool and natural colours made of root, stem and flower.

Fadnavis appointed criminals on govt posts: Malik

Fadnavis appointed criminals on govt posts: Malik

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The NCP minister said while fake notes were seized in other states after demonetisation on November 8 2016, there was not a single such instance in Maharashtra.

Pakistan name six uncapped players for first Test against Proteas

Pakistan name six uncapped players for first Test against Proteas

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The selectors also retained former captain and wicketkeeper, Sarfaraz Ahmed in the squad as a standby to vice-captain, Mohammad Rizwan.

Imran Khan faces revolt from his ruling party ahead of no-trust vote

Imran Khan faces revolt from his ruling party ahead of no-trust vote

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The National Assembly session for the move is expected to be convened on March 21 and the voting is likely to be held on March 28.

Bulldozers return from Shaheen Bagh without demolition after protests

Bulldozers return from Shaheen Bagh without demolition after protests

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Protesters raised slogans against the BJP-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation as well as the central government and demanded to stop the action.

Families to move HC for CBI probe into killings of SIMI men

Families to move HC for CBI probe into killings of SIMI men

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

"The families of the deceased have come to me and are weeping inconsolably for justice. We are going to move the MP high court for a CBI probe into the entire incident," lawyer Parvez Alam said.

Babar Azam named 'Most Valuable Cricketer' in PCB Awards

Babar Azam named 'Most Valuable Cricketer' in PCB Awards

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

In the four Tests played during the year, Babar scored 338 runs at an average of 67.6.

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

A larger bench of the apex court -- comprising Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail -- took up the matter after Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejected the move to dislodge the prime minister by declaring the no-trust motion unmaintainable due to its link with a so-called foreign conspiracy.

Two Indians in Women's WT20 World XI

Two Indians in Women's WT20 World XI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Harmanpreet Kaur named captain