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Taj Mahal gets a makeover ahead of Trump's visit

Taj Mahal gets a makeover ahead of Trump's visit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to India next week, preparations are underway in Agra where the administration is beautifying the entire route from Kheria Airport to Taj Mahal. "It has been decided that the US president will be visiting Agra on February 24. So, we are clearing and beautifying the entire route from Kheria Airport to Taj Mahal," said Arun Kumar, city magistrate.

Bigg Boss 17: Will She Steal Your Heart?

Bigg Boss 17: Will She Steal Your Heart?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The competition between Dil, Dimaag and Dum promises much entertainment in the days to come, expects Divya Nair.

Indian IT consultant stabbed to death in Sydney

Indian IT consultant stabbed to death in Sydney

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

A 41-year-old Indian IT consultant was brutally stabbed to death in Australia, just 300m from her home, police said on Sunday as they launched a probe into the horrific attack.

Dilip Kumar discharged, Saira Banu thanks fans

Dilip Kumar discharged, Saira Banu thanks fans

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'My gratitude to fans, friends for prayers, doctors for expert treatment, hospital staff n Sahab's personal attendants for all the care,' Saira Banu showers her gratitude on Twitter.

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India over 'peeing' incidents

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India over 'peeing' incidents

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said it has issued a show cause notice to Air India regarding two incidents of passenger misbehaviour onboard a flight from Paris to New Delhi last month.

Hockey players discharged from hospital after recovering from COVID-19

Hockey players discharged from hospital after recovering from COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The training camps for both the men and women teams will begin in Bengaluru from Wednesday.

6 held for Dalit sisters' rape, murder in Lakhimpur Kheri

6 held for Dalit sisters' rape, murder in Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The post-mortem reports of the two Dalit minor sisters who were found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district confirmed that they were raped and strangulated, the police said on Thursday.

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The operation to neutralise the terrorists involved in the encounter that led to the killing of four security forces personnel continued for the second day on Thursday as the police claimed to have "encircled" two Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists in the higher reaches of Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has proposed to allow deputy director generals (DGs) and officers of Indian Air Force (IAF) to apply for the post of chief of India's aviation regulator. The current head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Arun Kumar, has been promoted as secretary and is expected to move out some time soon. DGCA has four Deputy DGs with experience in different fields of aviation.

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The BJP has dropped C T Ravi, a leader from Karnataka, Dilip Saikia, a Lok Sabha MP from Assam, as its general secretaries, and Vinod Sonkar, Harish Dwivedi, both Lok Sabha MPs from Uttar Pradesh, and Sunil Deodhar as secretaries.

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The BJP could ask at least a dozen of its 92 Rajya Sabha MPs, particularly those who have served more than one term, to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Huma Attends A Wedding With Sonakshi

Huma Attends A Wedding With Sonakshi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

While Bollywood could not attend Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's destination wedding in Rajasthan, they did line-up for another union in aamchi Mumbai.

Executive-judiciary relationship will stay cordial: New law minister Meghwal

Executive-judiciary relationship will stay cordial: New law minister Meghwal

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Soon after assuming office, Meghwal declared that there was no confrontation with the judiciary and that his priority would be to ensure speedy justice for all.

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

EU special representative for human rights Eamon Gilmore said on Friday that in his meetings with the Indian government he has discussed issues such as the use of sedition and anti-terrorism laws, condition of minorities, communal violence and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Diwali recipe: How to make kharvas

Diwali recipe: How to make kharvas

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Chef Arun Kumar, Chef de Cuisine, Elior India shares his recipe for kharvas.

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Calling Jaitley a "master of half truth and beautiful lies", AAP leader Ashutosh made certain fresh allegations against the finance minister and said his comments that there was no specific charges against him was "misleading".

'Whatever the government says, take with ton of salt!'

'Whatever the government says, take with ton of salt!'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'The prospects for both India and the global economy is that we are headed towards a very difficult time.' 'I see very uncertain at least 8-10 months for both India and the rest of the world.'

'Binny will prove his critics wrong at World Cup'

'Binny will prove his critics wrong at World Cup'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Stuart Binny's selection in India's Cricket World Cup squad might have raised a few eyebrows but his Karnataka coaches asserted that the "transformed" all-rounder will prove his critics wrong and be an asset to the team in Australia and New Zealand.

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Biennial elections are being held for 58 Rajya Sabha seats across several states and by-poll for one in Kerala.

DSP murder: CBI writes to UP govt, seeks removal of cops

DSP murder: CBI writes to UP govt, seeks removal of cops

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation team probing DSP Zia-ul-Haq's murder case has written to the Uttar Pradesh government for removal of local police officers in Pratapgarh's Kunda circle stating that their presence might affect the investigation.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.

Cong signals thaw: Mulayam, Yechury in Parl panels

Cong signals thaw: Mulayam, Yechury in Parl panels

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

The chairmen of the standing committees have a special status. They can summon any senior officer and convene a meeting at his or her will in any part of the country. The chairman can also take the committee to any state with prior intimation to have an on-the-spot study.

Indian grapplers win Asian Junior C'ship

Indian grapplers win Asian Junior C'ship

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

It was a great day for Indian wrestlers, who won seven medals, including three gold in the recently-concluded Junior Asian Wrestling Championships at Jakarta, Indonesia.

With Budget, Arun Jaitley stays the course

With Budget, Arun Jaitley stays the course

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Finance minister attempts a clean-up job, keeps projected expenditure growth low.

Manika to face action for snubbing national coach, says TTFI

Manika to face action for snubbing national coach, says TTFI

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) on Tuesday termed Manika Batra's decision to not take the help of national coach Soumyadeep Roy during her matches at the Tokyo Olympics as a brazen 'act of indiscipline'.

Turning Point: Marsh's knock goes in vain as SRH bowlers snatch win

Turning Point: Marsh's knock goes in vain as SRH bowlers snatch win

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Mitchell Marsh dazzled with both bat and ball, but his effort went in vain, as the Sunrisers bowlers turned the match on its head to walk away with a win.

Massive fire erupts in Mumbai's Aarey forest

Massive fire erupts in Mumbai's Aarey forest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

There have been no reports of casualties. Neither is the cause of the fire known.

Aarushi's parents to SC: Want witness statements

Aarushi's parents to SC: Want witness statements

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, accused of killing their teenage daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court pleading that 14 witnesses be called to record statements in the trial court in the twin murder case.

Consumption funds: Go for a maximum 5-10% exposure, say experts

Consumption funds: Go for a maximum 5-10% exposure, say experts

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Consumption is among the most diversified and sought-after themes in Indian equities. Over the past five years, consumption theme funds have given an annualised category average return of 15.17 per cent, according to the data from Value Research. But this theme has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, which impacted jobs and livelihood.

Indian student shot dead in Stratford

Indian student shot dead in Stratford

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Arun Kumar Narote, who hails from Hyderabad was gunned down on Monday at a grocery store at Bridgeport in Connecticut where he was working as a part-time employee. The incident happened around 9:30 pm (local time).

UP cops refute 'rape' of minor girl in Bulandshahar

UP cops refute 'rape' of minor girl in Bulandshahar

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Refuting the alleged 'rape' of a 10-year old girl in Bulandshar, about 400 km from Lucknow, the Uttar Pradesh police have claimed that the incident had been blown out of proportion.

SPECIAL: Why SC got it right on Novartis

SPECIAL: Why SC got it right on Novartis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

The judgment will save taxpayers' money without hurting the pharma industry or R&D.

Court reserves verdict on Sisodia's bail plea

Court reserves verdict on Sisodia's bail plea

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Special Judge M K Nagpal reserved the order after hearing arguments on his application seeking relief claiming his custody is no longer required for investigation.

Aarushi-Hemraj murder case: SC dismisses Talwars' plea

Aarushi-Hemraj murder case: SC dismisses Talwars' plea

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar's plea against Central Bureau of Investigation for dropping its 14 witnesses in the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case trial.

J'khand: Scribe questioned in girlfriend death case

J'khand: Scribe questioned in girlfriend death case

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Journalist Priyabhansu Ranjan, now in judicial custody in connection with his girlfriend Nirupama Pathak's death case, was interrogated by the police in Koderma jail.

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The victim was allegedly murdered and later burned in a coal furnace in a village of the Bhilwara district, with locals claiming that she was also gang-raped.

Mahatma Gandhi statue desecrated in Shimla

Mahatma Gandhi statue desecrated in Shimla

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Miscreants on Tuesday desecrated a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Ridge in Shimla on his birth anniversary.

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

His friends and colleagues attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the fine actor and offer support to his family.