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Time has come to decriminalise defamation law: SC

Time has come to decriminalise defamation law: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Amita Singh.

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Congress party has released its initial list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including key state leaders. The announcement precedes the finalization of seat-sharing arrangements with Mahagathbandhan allies.

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The 45-year-old former Delhi captain, who becomes the BCCI's 37th president, succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The vehicle -- a tempo traveller -- met with the accident near the Gholthir village on the Badrinath National Highway between Rudraprayag and Gauchar, they said.

What You Must Know About The CEC

What You Must Know About The CEC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

As an IAS officer in Kerala, Gyanesh Kumar -- who the Congress described as Amit Shah's 'right hand man' -- had a good working equation with the state's Congress and Left leaders.

Journalist Rana Ayyub booked for 'spreading anti-India sentiment'

Journalist Rana Ayyub booked for 'spreading anti-India sentiment'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Delhi Police on Tuesday informed a court that a first information report (FIR) was registered against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly making derogatory posts in 2016-17, including 'insults to Hindu deities, spreading of anti-India sentiment and incitement of religious disharmony'.

'Treated Jallianwala Massacre With Sensitivity'

'Treated Jallianwala Massacre With Sensitivity'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'When you are taking on something which is this big in India, there are so many pressures about wanting to do justice to them, so I am still scared.'

Congress pits BJP defector against BJP's Sanjay Sinh in Amethi

Congress pits BJP defector against BJP's Sanjay Sinh in Amethi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Congress on Monday nominated Bharatiya Janata Party turncoat Ashish Shukla against the saffron party's nominee, Sanjay Sinh, from the high-profile Amethi assembly seat in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'I need to work to find some joy in this life.'

SC sets aside HC order, summons news portal editors in defamation case

SC sets aside HC order, summons news portal editors in defamation case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

It said the high court, while finding fault with the reasoning adopted by the magistrate for issuing the summons, went ahead and decided the matter on merit and held that no case for defamation was made out.

'Uncle' Sanjay Singh can make Amethi a nightmare for Rahul

'Uncle' Sanjay Singh can make Amethi a nightmare for Rahul

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Having faced much political embarrassment after the drubbing in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh polls, Rahul Gandhi is in for another jolt when 'Uncle' Sanjay Singh joins the BJP and contests the Amethi election against him, reports Sharat Pradhan.

Prez meets eminent women

Prez meets eminent women

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

President Pratibha Devisingh Patil had an interactiion with a group of eminent women at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'Just because the NDA has a majority and the BJP is the single largest party does not mean that this Modi government enjoys a majority in the Lok Sabha.' 'It is always possible that some members (of the NDA and even the BJP) may defect, some members may not want him to be the prime minister and they might vote differently (against Modi) in the confidence vote.'

Kalyug: All sound, no fury

Kalyug: All sound, no fury

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Did Nushrratt Like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar?

Did Nushrratt Like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

A special screening of Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor's Holi release Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar was held a day before its mid-week release in theatres.

Congress to contest all 10 seats in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Congress to contest all 10 seats in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Fielding of candidates in Amethi and Rae Bareli was one of the issues of contention between Congress and Samajwadi Party during their talks to forge the pre-poll alliance.

UP Election 2017: Royals jump in battlground

UP Election 2017: Royals jump in battlground

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A number of royals have thrown their hat in the ring in the high-voltage Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

It is a comedy of errors by Varun Gandhi, says Congress opponent

It is a comedy of errors by Varun Gandhi, says Congress opponent

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Varun Gandhi contesting from the Bharatiya Janata Party and describing the seat as his late father Sanjay Gandhi's karambhoomi is seen as a comedy of errors by his opponent, Congress' Amita Singh, who asserts that while bringing in these emotions, he forgets that his father was a Congressman.

Guess Where Alia Clicked This Photo?

Guess Where Alia Clicked This Photo?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

How did Bollywood spend Sunday? Let's find out.

PIX: Why did the singers party?

PIX: Why did the singers party?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Musicians gathered to celebrate singer Harshdeep Kaur's birthday.

UP sees 57.36 per cent voter turnout in fifth phase of elections

UP sees 57.36 per cent voter turnout in fifth phase of elections

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The districts going to polls in this phase are Balrampur, Gonda, Faizabad, Ambedkar Nagar, Bahraich, Shravasti, Basti, Siddharth Nagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Amethi and Sultanpur.

Limited campaign role for Priyanka in UP

Limited campaign role for Priyanka in UP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The SP-Congress campaign will see Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi criss-cross the seats held by either party.

Cong comes out with first list of candidates for Lok Sabha poll

Cong comes out with first list of candidates for Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, IT expert Nandan Nilekani and cricketer Mohd Kaif are among 194 candidates as Congress tonight released the first list of its nominees for Lok Sabha polls that contains several new and young faces.

Vax for 12-14 yr-olds: Parents say apt move ahead of school reopening

Vax for 12-14 yr-olds: Parents say apt move ahead of school reopening

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

For the first time in two years, schools in the national capital will reopen completely in offline mode from April 1 with the hybrid mode of operation coming to an end.

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Television actress Kamya Panjabi's wedding celebrations to her boyfriend of two years Shalabh Dang started a while ago, with a bachelorette party, engagement, haldi and mehendi ceremonies.

Rahul files nomination from Amethi, debunks opinion polls

Rahul files nomination from Amethi, debunks opinion polls

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday filed his nomination papers from Amethi constituency which he has represented in Lok Sabha twice and expressed confidence about retaining it for the third straight time.

Amethi: Constable killed after royals' family dispute turns violent

Amethi: Constable killed after royals' family dispute turns violent

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

A constable was killed and six persons injured in a clash here between alleged supporters of Anant Vikram Singh, the son of Congress MP Sanjay Singh, and police.

Did Kanika groove to Baby Doll on her birthday?

Did Kanika groove to Baby Doll on her birthday?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Baby Doll turns 40.

Rahul to counter Modi's 'chai pe charcha' with Google Hangouts

Rahul to counter Modi's 'chai pe charcha' with Google Hangouts

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Just like Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's 'chai pe charcha' where he connects with various sections while sipping tea over the internet, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will take part in a 'Google Hangout' on March 15, where he will interact with block, district and Pradesh Congress Committee presidents to give them pep talk on the coming elections and to get their feedback on their states and their districts. Renu Mittal reports

'Kartik Aaryan will surprise the world in Dhamaka'

'Kartik Aaryan will surprise the world in Dhamaka'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'I have been exceptionally lucky with my actors, whether it was Sushmita in Aarya or Kartik Aaryan in Dhamaka.'

These UP seats to see SP-Congress contest, courtesy rebels

These UP seats to see SP-Congress contest, courtesy rebels

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The situation is worse in the Gandhi family pocket borough -- Amethi and Raebareli.

My Life Lesson: 'Life is like a girlfriend'

My Life Lesson: 'Life is like a girlfriend'

Rediff.com5 May 2019

We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.

PIX: Amy Jackson, Sushant, Ayushmann party with Ken Ghosh

PIX: Amy Jackson, Sushant, Ayushmann party with Ken Ghosh

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

PIX: Rakul Preet watches Raid with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

PIX: Rakul Preet watches Raid with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The Mukerjis and their friends cheer for Ajay Devgn!

PIX: Manasvi, Ranveer, Richa Chadda at FHM Bachelor awards

PIX: Manasvi, Ranveer, Richa Chadda at FHM Bachelor awards

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Checkout who turned up for the awards function.

'Everything you see about Sushmita is real'

'Everything you see about Sushmita is real'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'My definition of a true star is when they enter a room, the energy of the room changes.' 'She has the aura of a true star.'

Maya calls Shah 'Kasab'; Rahul takes on PM

Maya calls Shah 'Kasab'; Rahul takes on PM

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Mayawati urged the Muslim voters to vote for the party, saying her party has given tickets to 99 candidates from the community.

Is Congress fearful of rebellion in its ranks?

Is Congress fearful of rebellion in its ranks?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

The Congress party's first list of 194 Lok Sabha candidates released on Saturday night has no major surprises. Anita Katyal reports

Ram Jethmalani: The man who never minced words

Ram Jethmalani: The man who never minced words

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Even as politics engaged him more, he never hid his way of life. On one occasion, Morarji Desai pleaded with him to stop drinking publicly. "You stick to your pissky and I'll stick to my whisky'' he is supposed to have told him.

Two Indian pairs in semis

Two Indian pairs in semis

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Shweta Kakhandaki/Poojashree Venkatesh and Sumit Gupta/Vivek Shokeen won their quarter-final matches in the ITF tournament in Islamabad.