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Shyam-Jyoti win historic silver in Archery Para C'ship

Shyam-Jyoti win historic silver in Archery Para C'ship

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Shyam Sundar Swami and Jyoti Baliyan bagged India's their first medal in the World Archery Para Championships

Aishwarya, daughter Aaradhya test positive for coronavirus

Aishwarya, daughter Aaradhya test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Aishwarya's mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan has tested negative.

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

India records 39,097 new Covid cases, 546 deaths

India records 39,097 new Covid cases, 546 deaths

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The number of active cases in the country has increased to 4,08,977, accounting for 1.34 per cent of the total caseload while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stood at 97.35 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India.

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and former state BJP president Keshav Prasad Maurya had also dropped a hint in a recent tweet, saying Yaduvanshi (Yadavs), Ravidasiyo (Jatavs) and Pasmanda Muslims will be brought closer to the BJP so that the lotus 'blossoms' in every booth in UP.

Man protesting bangle seller's arrest has Pak links: Govt

Man protesting bangle seller's arrest has Pak links: Govt

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has found "evidence" that shows one of the men arrested in connection with a protest and for spreading inflammatory messages after the bangle seller incident in Indore has links with Pakistan through social media, state home minister Narottam Mishra said on Monday.

Pak jails Indian youth to 3 years in jail for espionage

Pak jails Indian youth to 3 years in jail for espionage

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A 31-year-old Indian engineer has been sentenced to three years in prison for espionage by a Pakistani military court over three years after he went missing when he illegally entered the country from Afghanistan reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online.

Can Jagdeep Dhankar Handle The Rajya Sabha?

Can Jagdeep Dhankar Handle The Rajya Sabha?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Running a fractious House full of members every bit as well versed in parliamentary law as the chair, has, in the past, reduced several Rajya Sabha chairmen to tears.

UP polls: SP picks winnable candidates, ally RLD relies on clean record

UP polls: SP picks winnable candidates, ally RLD relies on clean record

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The Rashtriya Lok Dal has chosen educated candidates hailing from the constituency and with no criminal background, while partner the Samajwadi Party picked them on their 'winnability' factor as the alliance announced the first list of nominees for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

Charges against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Cong on police claims

Charges against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Cong on police claims

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The Congress' rebuttal came after the Gujarat police on Friday opposed activist Teesta Setalvad's bail application.

Mehbooba, Omar among several J-K politicians arrested

Mehbooba, Omar among several J-K politicians arrested

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference leaders Sajjad Lone and Imran Ansari have also been arrested, they said.

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Hamid Nihal Ansari, a software engineer from Mumbai, returned to India in December 2018 after spending six years in a Pakistani jail for illegally entering the neighbouring country from Afghanistan, reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online. He was arrested in 2012 and lodged at Peshawar jail after Pakistan had slapped espionage charges against him. The decision to release him was on account of relentless pressure from New Delhi and Sushma Swaraj, who was the external affairs minister and was personally monitoring the case. Speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com, Ansari recalls the time he spent with her and says that if it wasn't for her efforts, he would still be rotting away in a Pakistani cell.

Rahul to raise Maharashtra beef ban in Parliament?

Rahul to raise Maharashtra beef ban in Parliament?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Congress vice president has promised to raise the Maharashtra beef ban issue in Parliament, claims beef trader who met him.

1 killed, 14 injured in IED blast outside Udhampur court complex

1 killed, 14 injured in IED blast outside Udhampur court complex

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said preliminary investigation suggests it to be 'an act of terrorists but we are investigating the case'.

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The right wing has worked for 70-80 years at the grass roots before it burst onto social media.' 'Social media is an extension of its formidable work in society.' 'If you think you can fight them on social media, forget it. You can't.'

HC upholds right to choose partner, faults verdict over conversion for marriage

HC upholds right to choose partner, faults verdict over conversion for marriage

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Amid a row over 'love jihad', the Allahabad high court has ruled that the right to choose a life partner "irrespective of religion" is intrinsic to the right to life and personal liberty.

Mufti warns BJP against attempts to break her party; PDP rebels hit back

Mufti warns BJP against attempts to break her party; PDP rebels hit back

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The rebel legislators on Friday accused the former CM of putting them and their families at risk by claiming that the internal rumblings in the party done at the behest of Delhi.

Security of 18 separatists, 155 political persons withdrawn

Security of 18 separatists, 155 political persons withdrawn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

This is in addition to the four separatists whose security was withdrawn on Sunday.

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Security bunkers manned by the central armed paramilitary forces are being set up in many areas of Srinagar where these were removed between 2011 and 2014 following the overall improvement in the security situation across Kashmir.

Allahabad University VC complaints about 'azaan on loudspeaker'

Allahabad University VC complaints about 'azaan on loudspeaker'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Asserting that she is not against any religion, the VC suggested that azaan can be recited even without a loudspeaker so that it does not cause discomfort to others.

Y category security for oldest litigant in Babri case

Y category security for oldest litigant in Babri case

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

On the eve of Babri mosque demolition anniversary, Uttar Pradesh government on Friday enhanced the security of Hashim Ansari, the oldest litigant in the case, by providing him a Y category security cover.

Muslims in Ayodhya accept Babri verdict in interest of peace

Muslims in Ayodhya accept Babri verdict in interest of peace

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Ayodhya Nagar Nigam corporator Haji Asad hoped that Kashi and Mathura issues will not be raked up after the CBI court ruling.

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

People came out of homes in large numbers, offered namaz at mosques, greeted each other with hugs and exchanged food and gifts across the length and breadth of India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Sunday.

'Artfully crafted performance': Tharoor on PM's emotional farewell to Azad

'Artfully crafted performance': Tharoor on PM's emotional farewell to Azad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

"It was partly in response to Tikait's tears that he decided he also has tears," Tharoor said

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'The biggest problem that faces the Opposition in Gujarat is just a day or two before voting is scheduled, Modiji goes on a spree of emotional appeals.' 'That process has been set in motion much earlier this time in Gujarat.'

Save our son, bring him home, urges parents of man in Pakistani prison

Save our son, bring him home, urges parents of man in Pakistani prison

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Fauzia Ansari, mother of the 31-year-old engineering and management graduate from Mumbai, who was sentenced to jail for three years, requested the Pakistan government to show mercy on him and send him back.

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

India has sought from Pakistan details about the charges against a 31-year-old Indian engineer who has been sentenced to three years in prison for espionage by a Pakistani military court.

No action under pressure, without proof: Yogi on Lakhimpur

No action under pressure, without proof: Yogi on Lakhimpur

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Describing the violence, which left eight people, including four farmers, dead, as unfortunate, he said the government is going deep into the details of the incident.

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'We will not accept this lollypop. They must make clear that where they want to give us the land'

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Earlier, board's counsel Zafaryab Jilani had said that he is not satisfied with the verdict.

6 killed in fire at Pune bakery shop locked from outside

6 killed in fire at Pune bakery shop locked from outside

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Kondhwa police station Inspector Varsharani Patil said, "We have registered a case against the three co-owners under sections 304 (causing death by negligence), 341 (punishment for wrongful restraint), 342 (wrongful confinement) and relevant sections of Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act and arrested them."

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Manoj Sinha's greatest asset is his capacity to get on with everyone regardless of political affiliation, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Pranab, Sangma or Ansari: Race to Prez post heats up

Pranab, Sangma or Ansari: Race to Prez post heats up

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The Congress wants to show that it is Sonia Gandhi who will nominate the presidential candidate, to discard the impression that the party chief has been given a fait accompli if she does not want the Congress candidate to lose, says Renu Mittal

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Of the total 166 names declared so far by the Congress, 119 candidates will be making their electoral debut.

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Adityanath spent hours reviewing the arrangements for the ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi, where the temple will be constructed following the go-ahead last year by the Supreme Court.

At 46, he fought high BP, fatty liver and lost 13 kg

At 46, he fought high BP, fatty liver and lost 13 kg

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Rediff reader Qamar Ansari, 46 from Gurgaon tells us how he lost 13 kg in 3 years and reclaimed his health.

9 killed as building collapses in rain-hit Bhiwandi

9 killed as building collapses in rain-hit Bhiwandi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Among the deceased were a woman and her four sons.

All terrorists involved in civilian killings in JK eliminated: Sources

All terrorists involved in civilian killings in JK eliminated: Sources

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a spell of relative calm, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a spate of killings of innocent civilians last month, triggering apprehensions of an intense cycle of violence and turmoil in the region.

2 farmers crushed by car; 3 BJP workers lynched: Union minister

2 farmers crushed by car; 3 BJP workers lynched: Union minister

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

He also told PTI that the protesters first pelted stones on the vehicles of BJP workers due to which his driver lost control of the vehicle leading to the accident.