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Shaheen Bagh protesters removed amid COVID-19 outbreak

Shaheen Bagh protesters removed amid COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The women agitators have been on a sit-in at Shaheen Bagh for over three months, protesting the newly amended Citizenship Act .

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The ED's counsel also contended that Kavitha was a co-conspirator and a beneficiary of the excise "scam" and the proceeds of crime were directly going to her.

With dhol and dance, BJP celebrates its wins

With dhol and dance, BJP celebrates its wins

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Jubilation and celebrations broke out at Bharatiya Janata Party offices across the country after the party won both in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Check out the scenes of triumph!

Voters Arrive Via Boat To Cast Votes

Voters Arrive Via Boat To Cast Votes

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The second phase of the Lok Sabha election ended on Friday, April 26, 2024, for 88 seats across 13 states.

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Over 56 per cent turnout was recorded on Monday in 54 assembly seats, including in Varanasi, in the seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh polls, marking the end of the voting process spread over two months in the crucial state.

Head Or Fraser-McGurk? Who Batted Best?

Head Or Fraser-McGurk? Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Saturday witnessed an onslaught of runs, with a total of over 450 runs scored, setting the stage for several outstanding batting performances.

TMC's Mahua Moitra moves SC against extension to CBI/ED chiefs

TMC's Mahua Moitra moves SC against extension to CBI/ED chiefs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against two ordinances brought out by the Centre under which the tenure of directors of the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate can now be extended by up to three years after the mandated term of two years.

Right-wing outfit holds protest to rename Qutub Minar to Vishnu Stambh

Right-wing outfit holds protest to rename Qutub Minar to Vishnu Stambh

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The protestors chanted 'Jai Shri Ram', recited the Hanuman Chalisa and displayed placards reading "Qutub Minar should be called Vishnu Stambha", after the Hindu God Vishnu.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr amid lockdown

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr amid lockdown

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subdued celebrations marked Eid-ul-Fitr in the country on Monday with people keeping away from mosques and celebrating the day in the confines of their homes.

Delhi: Rohingya settlement gutted in fire

Delhi: Rohingya settlement gutted in fire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

More than 50 shanties were gutted in a fire that broke out at a Rohingya refugee camp near Kalindi Kunj Metro station in southeast Delhi, officials said.

Prez poll: Manmohan, Mulayam arrive in wheelchair to cast vote

Prez poll: Manmohan, Mulayam arrive in wheelchair to cast vote

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Voting for the presidential election in which NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu is pitted against joint Opposition pick Yashwant Sinha began at 10 am and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to cast his vote followed by BJP President JP Nadda.

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

6 Congress rebels, 3 Independent MLAs in Himachal join BJP

6 Congress rebels, 3 Independent MLAs in Himachal join BJP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Though Sukhu has been putting up a brave face and there appears to be no immediate threat to his government, the BJP is looking to bring down his dispensation with bypoll wins amid a view that it may draw more legislators of the ruling party into its fold.

BJP's Ramvichar Netam appointed pro tem speaker of Chhattisgarh assembly

BJP's Ramvichar Netam appointed pro tem speaker of Chhattisgarh assembly

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan administered the oath of office to 61-year-old Netam at a function held at the Raj Bhawan in Raipur.

Omicron: More curbs in Delhi, 'yellow alert' sounded

Omicron: More curbs in Delhi, 'yellow alert' sounded

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said Covid cases are mild and there is no increase in the consumption of oxygen or the use of ventilators despite the rise in numbers.

IPL PIX: Rampaging SRH rout Delhi; rise to second

IPL PIX: Rampaging SRH rout Delhi; rise to second

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Travis Head's aggressive fifty and a clinical showing from the bowlers helped Sunrisers Hyderabad score a fine 67-run victory over Delhi Capitals.

Dust storm hits Delhi; plunges city into darkness

Dust storm hits Delhi; plunges city into darkness

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Traffic was thrown out of gear; visibility dipped, leading to delays in flights.

RSS leader targets Tomar over farmers' stir against agri laws

RSS leader targets Tomar over farmers' stir against agri laws

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

'Today arrogance of power has gone to your head. Why are you losing the mandate? We are endorsing all rotten policies of the Congress which is not in our interest. Leakage in drops of water from a pitcher empties it. So is with the mandate'

BJP hits out at AAP, says Kejriwal's party is of cut, commission, corruption

BJP hits out at AAP, says Kejriwal's party is of cut, commission, corruption

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Without naming any party, Prasad said he thought cut and commission was the legacy of only one political party.

BJP will throw him out like...: Anil Antony's brother

BJP will throw him out like...: Anil Antony's brother

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'Pappa (A K Antony) was seen sitting with utmost pain in a corner of the house. I have never ever seen him so weak like this in my life. He did not shed tears, that's all'

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

As the air pollution in Delhi-NCR ameliorated over the last two days, the Centre's air quality panel Sunday directed authorities to lift the ban on plying of non-BS VI diesel light motor vehicles in the region and the entry of trucks into the capital imposed under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

BJP workers and mourners queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters since morning to pay their last respects to the leader.

Mamata says pilot averted midair collision of her plane with another jet

Mamata says pilot averted midair collision of her plane with another jet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Banerjee also stated that the plane did not fall into any air pocket, rebuffing reports that had claimed otherwise.

PIX: McGurk, Stubbs run riot as Delhi Capitals down Mumbai Indians

PIX: McGurk, Stubbs run riot as Delhi Capitals down Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Felt hurt: Zareen on Mary Kom's refusal to hug her after trial bout

Felt hurt: Zareen on Mary Kom's refusal to hug her after trial bout

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Mary Kom rebuffed Nikhat's attempted hug owing to a bitter build-up to the bout.

Cops, lawyers clash at Tis Hazari Court; 17 cars vandalised

Cops, lawyers clash at Tis Hazari Court; 17 cars vandalised

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Lawyers alleged that two of their colleagues were injured, including one in police firing, but the police denied that it had opened fire.

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

Remains of Delhi rape victim cremated: Police

Remains of Delhi rape victim cremated: Police

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The cremation of the remaining human tissue and feet of the Dalit girl, who was allegedly raped and killed in southwest Delhi's Old Nangal area, was conducted on Wednesday by her parents, police said.

'With them': Rahul meets family of girl raped, killed in Delhi

'With them': Rahul meets family of girl raped, killed in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Sharing a report on the incident, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tweeted, "The daughter of a Dalit is also the daughter of the country". Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has demanded capital punishment for culprits.

Minorities Commission notice to Punjab over Bagga's 'turbanless' arrest

Minorities Commission notice to Punjab over Bagga's 'turbanless' arrest

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Bagga's father alleged that Punjab Police personnel didn't even allow his son to wear a turban while they were arresting him.

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The state government cancelled the exam on March 2, following reports that the paper was leaked.

India's active Covid cases drop to 19,137 in 24 hrs, 20 more succumb

India's active Covid cases drop to 19,137 in 24 hrs, 20 more succumb

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded as 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

Delhi Test: Scenes From Day 1

Delhi Test: Scenes From Day 1

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Australia were all out for 263 on Day 1 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 17, 2023.

Over 97% appeared in Class 10 exam in riot-hit areas

Over 97% appeared in Class 10 exam in riot-hit areas

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The CBSE on Sunday said any further delay may hamper chances of students in securing admission to professional courses like medical and engineering, though it is ready to conduct fresh exams for students who are not able to appear.

TMC, AAP absent as Oppn VP candidate Margaret Alva files nomination

TMC, AAP absent as Oppn VP candidate Margaret Alva files nomination

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Both the parties were not represented at the opposition meeting that decided on fielding Alva as their consensus candidate, but Pawar had said that he is in touch with both TMC leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as well as AAP convener and Delhi Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Arun Nehru cremated, Priyanka's son lights the pyre

Arun Nehru cremated, Priyanka's son lights the pyre

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The mortal remains of former Union Minister Arun Nehru, who died in News Delhi on Thursday night, were consigned to flames on Friday in the presence of his relatives, including family of his cousin Rajiv Gandhi, and a host of leaders.

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

Did Axar's Catch Turn The Match?

Did Axar's Catch Turn The Match?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Nicholas Pooran kept LSG in the hunt even though wickets were tumbling at the other end. But Pooran's stay was cut short when Axar Patel took a sharp game-changing catch!

COVID-19: Highest-ever 1 day spike with 2.17 lakh new cases

COVID-19: Highest-ever 1 day spike with 2.17 lakh new cases

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 37th day in a row, the active cases have increased to 15,69,743, comprising 10.98 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate dropped to 87.80 per cent.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.