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After rape charges, financial woes for cop who complained against SP chief

After rape charges, financial woes for cop who complained against SP chief

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The complaint alleges that Thakur misused his position as IG and both, he and his wife, possessed properties disproportionate to their income.

Scribe attack case: MLA gets bail in Bihar

Scribe attack case: MLA gets bail in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

A Patna local court has granted bail to the ruling Janata Dal (U) legislator Anant Singh and six others in connection with a case of attack on journalists last week. Singh is likely to be released either on Wednesday or Thursday. Official sources said the court granted bail after hearing the bail petition of Singh and others.

Autonomy, plebiscite among demands made before All Party delegation in Kashmir

Autonomy, plebiscite among demands made before All Party delegation in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The delegation was told that the autonomy resolution passed by the Jammu and Kashmir assembly in 2000 should be implemented.

Attack on scribes: Opp calls for Bihar bandh

Attack on scribes: Opp calls for Bihar bandh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Anant Singh, a JD-U MLA from Mokama and close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, already has 21 criminal cases pending against him. And he reportedly continues his illegal activities even now.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

RS logjam ends after Jaitley clarifies on PM's Pak remark

RS logjam ends after Jaitley clarifies on PM's Pak remark

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Jaitley said Modi has never questioned Manmohan Singh's integrity and commitment to the nation.

Bihar: Builder arrested for 'framing' JD(U) MLA

Bihar: Builder arrested for 'framing' JD(U) MLA

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

In a dramatic twist, the Patna police on Tuesday arrested a prominent Patna-based builder Anil Kumar Sharma for 'falsely' framing Janata Dal (U) MLA Anant Singh in the mysterious murder case of Reshma.

Will Yeddyurappa be CM if BJP wins Karnataka?

Will Yeddyurappa be CM if BJP wins Karnataka?

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Yeddyurappa lacks the Karnataka BJP's unqualified support and Shah knows that.

Big Bout: Mary Kom outclasses Olympic medallist Ingrit

Big Bout: Mary Kom outclasses Olympic medallist Ingrit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

MC Mary Kom won by a unanimous decision against 2016 Olympic bronze medallist Ingrit Lorena Valencia in the Big Bout Indian Boxing League.

NDA, Grand Alliance field candidates for speaker's post in Bihar

NDA, Grand Alliance field candidates for speaker's post in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

This is the first time, since the JDU-BJP alliance came to power in 2005, that the saffron party has staked claim for the speakers post.

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

This was due to the fact that they had already won the Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour.

CBI to probe MLA's role in Patna rape: Nitish

CBI to probe MLA's role in Patna rape: Nitish

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

The announcement comes after an outcry over the rape of a woman identified as Reshma and the subsequent attack on journalists by the MLA who is allegedly involved, Anant Singh of the Janata Dal-Secular.

Sumitra Mahajan unanimously elected Speaker of Lok Sabha

Sumitra Mahajan unanimously elected Speaker of Lok Sabha

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Eight-term member Sumitra Mahajan was on Friday unanimously elected Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha, becoming the second woman presiding officer of the Lower House after her predecessor Meira Kumar.

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Many bahubalis have fielded their wives and relatives as proxies.

JNU's Umar Khalid granted permission to visit Kolkata

JNU's Umar Khalid granted permission to visit Kolkata

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh allowed Khalid to travel to the city from May 20 to 23 to attend panel discussion organised by Bastar Solidarity Network (Kolkata Chapter).

BS Yeddyurappa takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

BS Yeddyurappa takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Yeddyurappa has 15 days to prove his majority in the assembly.

Phase 3: All you want to know about 116 seats

Phase 3: All you want to know about 116 seats

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

In the third phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 23, 116 seats spread across 13 states and two Union Territories, will go to the polls.

Can Opposition unite before 2019?

Can Opposition unite before 2019?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The road for the Opposition is full of 'ifs' and 'buts', reports Sunil Gatade.

Celebrations on campus as Kanhaiya reaches JNU after release

Celebrations on campus as Kanhaiya reaches JNU after release

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, whose arrest on charges of sedition three weeks back had triggered a massive outcry, was on Thursday released from Tihar jail amid celebrations by his supporters.

PHOTOS: Stars converge on Antilla to celebrate Mumbai Indians IPL triumph

PHOTOS: Stars converge on Antilla to celebrate Mumbai Indians IPL triumph

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Nita Ambani threw a lavish party at her Mumbai residence Antilla on Monday night to celebrate her team Mumbai Indians's second Indian Premier League title win.

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Names of CMs of Punjab and Karnataka along with a former CM found mention in the list.

Vajpayee's condition stable, still in ICU

Vajpayee's condition stable, still in ICU

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

In the latest medical bulletin issued by AIIMS, the hospital said that he 'continues to respond well to treatment'.

India Open: Ashwini-Sikki stun Chinese pair

India Open: Ashwini-Sikki stun Chinese pair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy scored a stunning straight games victory over world No. 18 Li Wenmei and Zheng Yu to make it to the second round in the women's doubles at the US $350,000 India Open, in Delhi, on Tuesday.

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

If Nitish wasn't chief minister, could the Mahagathbandhan have won?

If Nitish wasn't chief minister, could the Mahagathbandhan have won?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Kumar will always be known as the reformer chief minister who brought governance back to Bihar.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Political stalwarts Murli Manohar Joshi, Sharad Pawar and former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma, cricketer Virat Kohli and Carnatic musician K J Yesudas were among the 89 people who were selected for this year's Padma awards.

Review: The Xpose has nothing new, and it doesn't even care

Review: The Xpose has nothing new, and it doesn't even care

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Saddled with glaring plot holes, caricaturish supporting cast, unintentionally funny punchlines, and Himesh Reshammiya, The Xpose is like Gunda, with better production values.

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh, including an immediate relief of Rs 50,000, was announced by the collector for the kin of the deceased.

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

He dropped those perceived to be non-performers or whose integrity came into question, and also where it was felt they needed to learn a lesson or two in humility.

Reshuffle caught the media napping!

Reshuffle caught the media napping!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'Till the time the MSM and Modi don't trust one another, expect more Nirmala Sitharamans springing out from nowhere,' says Sudhir Bisht.

''Are only lower caste politicians corrupt?'

''Are only lower caste politicians corrupt?'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

'(Upper caste) leaders talk against the Constitution, reservations and the nation and still get away.'

JNU: Court reserves order on Umar, Anirban's bail for Mar 18

JNU: Court reserves order on Umar, Anirban's bail for Mar 18

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The duo, who is lodged in jail since February 23, has sought bail on the ground of parity with JNUStudent's Union President Kanhaiya Kumar, saying he has already been granted bail and the incident did not attract charges of sedition.

At Rs 72.10 cr Jaitley is richest minister; Modi has assets of Rs 1.26 cr

At Rs 72.10 cr Jaitley is richest minister; Modi has assets of Rs 1.26 cr

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assets worth Rs 1.26 crore while Defence and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stands out as the richest minister with assets totalling Rs 72.10 crore.

Happy that defence minister has accepted mistake: BJP

Happy that defence minister has accepted mistake: BJP

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

With A K Antony speaking of involvement of Pakistani troops in the LoC attack, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday came out in support of the government on the response over the killing of Indian soldiers, saying it was happy that the defence minister has accepted his mistake and rectified it.

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

The NAE this year has elected 69 new members and 11 foreign associates, thus bringing the total US membership to 2,250 and the number of foreign associates to 211.