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Gang-rape victim's father kills self over UP police's inaction, 2 suspended

Gang-rape victim's father kills self over UP police's inaction, 2 suspended

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A man hanged himself allegedly over the delay by the police in probing the gang-rape of his 15-year-old daughter. A station house officer and another policeman were suspended on Tuesday, the police said.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

President accepts Ashok Lavasa's resignation as EC

President accepts Ashok Lavasa's resignation as EC

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'...the President is pleased to accept the resignation tendered by Shri Ashok Lavasa, Election Commissioner with effect from the 31st August, 2020,' the notification said.

Govt names former SC judge Ashok Bhushan as NCLAT president

Govt names former SC judge Ashok Bhushan as NCLAT president

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Both the NCLT and NCLAT are getting permanent heads after more than one-and-a-half years following the retirement of their respective incumbents.

41% 'red alert' constituencies in Phase 1 of LS polls

41% 'red alert' constituencies in Phase 1 of LS polls

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Forty-two of the 102 Lok Sabha seats going to polls in the general election's first phase are constituencies that have three or more candidates facing criminal cases, according to a poll rights body.

Girl thrown before train in UP for resisting harassment; loses hand, legs

Girl thrown before train in UP for resisting harassment; loses hand, legs

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The father of the intermediate student alleged that a youth and his companion used to harass his daughter when she went for tuitions in the evenings.

85% Paytm wallet users not to face disruption: RBI Guv

85% Paytm wallet users not to face disruption: RBI Guv

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As many as 80-85 per cent Paytm wallet users will not face any disruption because of regulatory actions, and the remaining users have been advised to link their apps to other banks, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India on January 31 barred Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) from accepting deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups in any customer accounts.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

NCLAT judge recuses from hearing Byju Raveendran's plea

NCLAT judge recuses from hearing Byju Raveendran's plea

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Byju's Founder Byju Raveendran's plea against the Insolvency of Think & Learn before the NCLAT was adjourned on Monday as one of the members of the bench recused from the hearing. The matter will be placed before a bench headed by National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Chairman Justice Ashok Bhushan, who will assign a different bench to hear the matter. Raveendran had filed a petition challenging the initiation of insolvency proceedings against Think & Learn, which runs edtech company Byju's.

President Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras

President Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Three personnel, including two of major-rank and one naib subedar, have been conferred the Kirti Chakra, the ministry said.

Mukesh Kumar putts his way into lead

Mukesh Kumar putts his way into lead

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Delhi Golf Club pro Ashok Kumar was placed second after day 3 in the Singhania Open golf tournament.

Assam CM's 'communal rhetoric': Cong urges EC to act

Assam CM's 'communal rhetoric': Cong urges EC to act

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday hit out at the Election Commission for the 'tone and tenor' of its recent letter to his party while also urging the poll body to act against 'communal and incendiary rhetoric' allegedly used by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during poll campaigns.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

On the eve of the Haryana assembly poll results, the issue of chief minister-ship has taken centre stage in the Congress with all eyes on its high command's next move as the party expects to regain power after 10 years in the state.

Jagan-Chandrababu war heats up as police curbs on TDP chief continues

Jagan-Chandrababu war heats up as police curbs on TDP chief continues

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

After the protest, Naidu climbed onto his vehicle and addressed the public, slamming Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for bringing in a government order prohibiting roadshows.

Many feared dead as bus with 50 passengers falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Many feared dead as bus with 50 passengers falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Heavy casualties were feared as a bus carrying around 45-50 members of a marriage party fell into a gorge in the Bironkhal area of Uttarakhand's Pauri district on Tuesday evening, the disaster control room in Pauri said.

Which fund is most suitable for you?

Which fund is most suitable for you?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

I would advise at least a 7 year investment time frame for Equity Investing

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The RJD has fielded six women candidates, some of them are wives of bahubalis.

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'Unlike in the sporting arena, where sports federations moved from partisan to impartial referees, in Indian democracy's biggest festival, it appears we are moving backward from unbiased and objective to one-sided and partisan,' observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Landslide, issues with drilling machine hit U'khand tunnel rescue ops

Landslide, issues with drilling machine hit U'khand tunnel rescue ops

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The labourers are safe, and oxygen, electricity, medicines, food items and water are being constantly supplied to them through pipes, they said.

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

We present an excerpt from Kishore Kumar: Method In Madness by Derek Bose.

Shubham's Lovely Gift To Lata Didi

Shubham's Lovely Gift To Lata Didi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The song, he believes, that perfectly epitomises Lata Mangeshkar's spirit is Rahe Na Rahe Hum from the 1996 film, Mamta, that stars Dharmendra, Suchitra Sen and Ashok Kumar.

5 Odisha cops suspended for attacking Army officer, molesting friend

5 Odisha cops suspended for attacking Army officer, molesting friend

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

According to an order issued by the director general of police YB Khurania on Wednesday the five police personnel have been suspended on charge of gross misconduct.

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is new CEC

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is new CEC

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was on Thursday appointed as the next chief election commissioner.

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

CBI books ITBP officer for corruption in buying heating oil for LAC outpost

CBI books ITBP officer for corruption in buying heating oil for LAC outpost

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The CBI has booked an ITBP commandant and his two subordinates for alleged corruption in purchase of heating oil and other items for an outpost at Indo-China LAC in Uttarakhand, officials said Tuesday.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I introduced her around.' 'Her first audition was for Heropanti, but she did not get it.' 'Now she is doing movies regularly.' 'After her movie releases, she always calls me to ask if I have seen the movie and if I liked the way she acted.'

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to Tokyo in 2021. A total of 47 female and 70 male athletes will be part of the Indian contingent at the Games.

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.'

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.

The 'Love' Who Makes Kareena Feel The Happiest!

The 'Love' Who Makes Kareena Feel The Happiest!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Filmi folk celebrated Friendship Day by sharing pictures and thoughts with their besties.

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While the coalition will not be unstable because of pressures, the effort from partners will be to constantly remind the central government and the BJP how much it is dependent on them.

Yet another bridge collapses in Bihar, 10th such in 15 days

Yet another bridge collapses in Bihar, 10th such in 15 days

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Another instance of bridge collapse came to the fore in Bihar on Thursday, making it the 10th such incident to have been reported from the state in just over a fortnight, an official said.

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

B R Chopra was a reformist film-maker, way ahead of his times, says Subhash K Jha.

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries.

Puducherry govt in trouble, BJP MLAs reach Delhi

Puducherry govt in trouble, BJP MLAs reach Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

A political crisis involving the ruling All India NR Congress-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition is brewing in the union territory with a section of saffron party MLAs expressing displeasure against the government over issues including corruption, and have knocked on the doors of the national leadership with a plea to set things right before they 'become worse'.

RS polls: Sonia Gandhi files nomination in Jaipur; Maken, Sanghvi in fray

RS polls: Sonia Gandhi files nomination in Jaipur; Maken, Sanghvi in fray

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The 77-year-old former Congress president is set to enter the Upper House for the first time from Rajasthan.

Nitish attends function with Union minister, Tejashwi absent

Nitish attends function with Union minister, Tejashwi absent

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Amid speculation that he may do yet another volte face and return to the National Democratic Alliance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday visited Buxar district, bordering Uttar Pradesh, to attend a function where senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey was also present.