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BJP to quit J-K govt if Kashmir issue not solved: Shah

BJP to quit J-K govt if Kashmir issue not solved: Shah

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Amit Shah said that his party would not compromise on national interest and could end its alliance with PDP, if the 'Kashmir issue' is not solved.

Photos: Kolkata felicitates former India, Pak greats

Photos: Kolkata felicitates former India, Pak greats

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Cricket fans went down the memory lane when a number of former players from India and Pakistan were felicitated to mark the 25 years of Indo-Pak ODI matches.

Review: Nach Baliye 9 kicks off on a high note

Review: Nach Baliye 9 kicks off on a high note

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Namrata Thakker is impressed with the format and the jodis.

'I don't consider myself a foreign coach'

'I don't consider myself a foreign coach'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Intikhab Alam taking Punjab to the Ranji Trophy final!

NIA files charge-sheet against 5 alleged IM operatives

NIA files charge-sheet against 5 alleged IM operatives

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday filed its charge sheet in a Delhi court against five suspected operatives of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen for their alleged involvement in hatching a conspiracy to carry out terror strikes in the country.

Warner hopeful for Pakistan Test, Clarke returns

Warner hopeful for Pakistan Test, Clarke returns

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Australian batsman David Warner is confident he will be fit to face Pakistan in next week's first Test despite suffering a groin injury in the final one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

6 encounter cases in Manipur fake: SC panel

6 encounter cases in Manipur fake: SC panel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

A Supreme Court-appointed committee probing six cases of alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur informed the court on Thursday that these were not genuine encounters and the victims, including a 12-year-old boy, did not have any criminal records.

SC denies patent to Novartis's cancer drug Glivec

SC denies patent to Novartis's cancer drug Glivec

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

In a landmark judgment that has the potential to change the direction of India's pharmaceutical business, the apex court said on Monday that the drug failed to qualify for a patent according to Indian law.

Is India Witnessing a Second Surge of COVID-19?

Is India Witnessing a Second Surge of COVID-19?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'Both the governments and people have to recognise that this is a long race, not a short sprint.'

Celebration time for Telugu cinema

Celebration time for Telugu cinema

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Film festivals and exhibitions are planned to mark the 100 years of Indian cinema.

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

At a press conference after a meeting of the party's senior leaders, K C Venugopal said the Congress will also launch a massive signature campaign in which it aims to collect two crore signatures from farmers and the poor people against farm bills.

Bangladesh must beat Afghanistan to stay alive

Bangladesh must beat Afghanistan to stay alive

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Eager to keep their semi-final hopes alive, a desperate Bangladesh will have their work cut out when they take on a spirited Afghanistan in a do-or-die World Cup encounter in Southampton on Monday. England's defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka on Friday breathed air into Bangladesh's hopes of securing a semi-final berth and the 'Tigers' will be keen on making the most of the situation starting with a win over the bottom-placed Afghanistan.

India dump SA to close in on place in 2017 World Cup

India dump SA to close in on place in 2017 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

India closed in on a berth in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 after a resilient 49-run victory over South Africa in the first round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017.

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Does Deepika not have the right to raise her voice in a democratic and peaceful manner on an issue she considers important?' 'Why should one view her only as an actor and not appreciate her role as a concerned citizen of the country?' ask Aftab Alam and Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

'We waited 57 years to reach here'

'We waited 57 years to reach here'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

AMU students' union to confer life membership to Sonia

AMU students' union to confer life membership to Sonia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The Aligarh Muslim University Students' Union will confer its honourary life membership on Congress president Sonia Gandhi.Making the announcement on Wednesday, president of the AMUSU Shahzad Alam said they would extend a ceremonial welcome to the Congress president during her visit to the university on February 16 to deliver the convocation address at the 60th Annual Convocation of the institution.

Chanderpaul, Deonarine punish UP bowlers on Day 1

Chanderpaul, Deonarine punish UP bowlers on Day 1

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The ever-reliable Shivnarine Chanderpaul scored an unbeaten 91 and shared an unbroken 170-run partnership with Narsing Deonarine (83) as the West Indies posted a solid 333 for 4 against Uttar Pradesh on the opening day of their practice match, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Can Afghanistan upset top teams at World Cup?

Can Afghanistan upset top teams at World Cup?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Afghanistan's former coach Lalchand Rajput believes that they can "upset some of the top teams" in mega tournament, primarily banking on their spinners.

Afridi spoke his mind, not controversial: Waqar Younis

Afridi spoke his mind, not controversial: Waqar Younis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

"For me, I did not find anything controversial in it. This is something he felt. It's his emotions."

CBI moves SC to reduce charges against Abu Salem

CBI moves SC to reduce charges against Abu Salem

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking its permission to drop certain charges against gangster Abu Salem under TADA and Explosive Substances Act in view of its commitment to Portuguese government at the time of his extradition that he shall not be awarded death penalty or detained in custody for more than 25 years if found guilty.

'Nobody cares about Delhi's homeless'

'Nobody cares about Delhi's homeless'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'We're faceless while we're alive, invisible when we die.'

My government will provide good governance to people: Mufti

My government will provide good governance to people: Mufti

Rediff.com5 May 2015

"It will take time," Sayeed told media persons.

PIX: Birthday boy Rashid lifts Afghanistan to victory

PIX: Birthday boy Rashid lifts Afghanistan to victory

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Spinner Rashid Khan celebrated his 20th birthday in style by producing a stunning all-round display as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 136 runs in an Asia Cup match in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Assets case: Jagan to be in jail till September 28

Assets case: Jagan to be in jail till September 28

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned till September 28 the bail plea of YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy in the alleged multi-crore disproportionate assets scam being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate.

Ceasefire violation along Indo-Bangla border, 1 killed

Ceasefire violation along Indo-Bangla border, 1 killed

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

A 40-year-old man was killed and a child injured on Monday in "unprovoked" firing in a case of ceasefire violation by suspected Bangladeshi border guarding force personnel in north Bengal, officials said.

CBI chief post row: Delhi top cop withdraws plea from CAT

CBI chief post row: Delhi top cop withdraws plea from CAT

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

A day after senior police officer Ranjit Sinha was appointed as the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Friday withdrew his plea from the Central Administrative Tribunal against the government's decision to not consider his name for the top post in the probe agency.

'Tejashwi wanted to end my political career'

'Tejashwi wanted to end my political career'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'The NDA has provided me a healing touch to survive'

SC to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of Article 370 in April

SC to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of Article 370 in April

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The J&K state and the Centre governments sought adjournment on the ground that the current situation is very sensitive.

Debutants Afghanistan pick four spinners for India Test

Debutants Afghanistan pick four spinners for India Test

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Teen sensation Rashid Khan and fellow spinners Mujeeb ur Rahman, Zahir Khan and Hamza Hotak have been named in the 16-member Afghanistan squad for the inaugural one-off Test match against India, starting in Bengaluru, from June 14.

Guj court won't give final order on SIT report: SC

Guj court won't give final order on SIT report: SC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court Thursday asked a Gujarat trial court not to pronounce its final order on the closure report of the Special Investigation Team in the 2002 Gulburg Housing Society riot case of Ahmedabad.

Tribesmen protest in Peshawar with 18 bodies

Tribesmen protest in Peshawar with 18 bodies

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Tribesmen from Khyber Agency staged a protest in front of the Governor House in Peshawar on Wednesday against the killing of 18 people whose mutilated bodies were recovered from the Alam Gudar area situated in Bara subdivision.

Security our priority, not alliance in J&K: Rajnath on separatist's release

Security our priority, not alliance in J&K: Rajnath on separatist's release

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Amid the raging controversy over release of a Kashmiri separatist leader, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that his government's top priority was national security and not the continuance of the government in the state where the Bharatiya Janata Party is an alliance partner.

Amit Shah's bail stands, Sohrabuddin case moved to Mumbai

Amit Shah's bail stands, Sohrabuddin case moved to Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea to cancel the bail granted to former Gujarat minister Amit Shah in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case, but agreed to transfer the trial from Gujarat to Mumbai.

Sharath takes 5 but Kaif's ton saves UP

Sharath takes 5 but Kaif's ton saves UP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Karnataka debutant Hosagivappa Sharath claimed five wickets, including that of Suresh Raina, before Mohammad Kaif bailed Uttar Pradesh out of trouble with an unbeaten century.

Shehla Masood murder trial starts in Indore court

Shehla Masood murder trial starts in Indore court

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The trial of RTI activist Shehla Masood murder case started on Friday at the Special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Indore with the examination of first prosecution witness M R Uikey, an assistant sub-inspector of police who was the first to arrive at the murder site. The trial is being presided over by Judge Anupam Srivastav.

SC shocked over magnitude of illegal mining in K'taka

SC shocked over magnitude of illegal mining in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Expressing shock at the magnitude of the alleged illegal export of 35 lakh metric tons of iron ore by private firms in Karnataka, the Supreme Court on Thursday said it wants to explore the possibility if the guilty could be punished within six months.

Ahmedabad murder: Victim's body found

Ahmedabad murder: Victim's body found

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

Mukesh Panchal (35) had gone missing on Nov 7 during a riot in the sensitive Shah Alam area.

Khaps' diktat on women's dress and cellphone unlawful: SC

Khaps' diktat on women's dress and cellphone unlawful: SC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday said that Khap panchayats' diktat on dress code for women and asking them not to carry mobile is unlawful.

SC dismisses Jagan's plea against arrest in assets case

SC dismisses Jagan's plea against arrest in assets case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition of YSR Congress leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy challenging his arrest in a disproportionate assets case.