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Two killed, 5 injured in Gulmarg grenade attack

Two killed, 5 injured in Gulmarg grenade attack

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

Police said militants lobbed a grenade at the bus stand in the Gulmarg health resort which exploded causing injuries to six persons.

Indian tunes to set mood at 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

Indian tunes to set mood at 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The ceremony held on January 29 every year marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations.

Chowrasia snatches lead

Chowrasia snatches lead

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The Kolkata pro played a sizzling round of six-under 66 to lead nearest rivals Ashok Kumar and Gagan Verma by four strokes in the NGC Open 2003

Arvind Virmani to be new chief economic advisor

Arvind Virmani to be new chief economic advisor

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The government on Friday appointed noted economist Arvind Virmani as the new chief economic advisor in finance ministry.

'We are ready for ultra mega power plants'

'We are ready for ultra mega power plants'

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Bhel Chairman and Managing Director Ashok Kumar Puri tells Business Standard that the problem lies in the balance-of-plant equipment rather than in the boiler-turbine-generator sets which the company manufactures.

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

In a major reshuffle in Rajasthan, 32 Indian Police Service officers including Inspector General (IG) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Udaipur, where a tailor was brutally killed, have been transferred, according to the state department of personnel.

'Fertiliser scam': CBI books Rajasthan CM's brother, 14 others

'Fertiliser scam': CBI books Rajasthan CM's brother, 14 others

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The CBI has registered a case related to the alleged diversion of fertilisers meant for farmers against Agrasen Gehlot, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's brother, and 14 others, and carried out searches at his Jodhpur home and 16 other locations in three states, officials said.

UK favours permanent UNSC seat for India

UK favours permanent UNSC seat for India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

"Our mission in New York (at the UN headquarters) is trying to break the long-standing deadlock over reform, and we will continue with our efforts to persuade Governments that India should have a permanent seat on the Security Council -- alongside Brazil, Japan and Germany, and that there should be representation from Africa," Minister for the Middle East Kim Howells told Labour lawmaker Ashok Kumar in the House of Commons in London on Wednesday.

Steady Bhullar leaps into lead

Steady Bhullar leaps into lead

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Gaganjeet Bhullar did what has become his habit these days and brought home his second successive round of four-under 68 to grab the halfway lead in the DLF Masters golf tournament in Gurgaon on Friday.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

Pradhyumn murder: Conductor reaches home, family narrates tale of torture

Pradhyumn murder: Conductor reaches home, family narrates tale of torture

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The family also alleged that he was forced to put the child in the car and when his shirt got blood stained, he was asked to wash it.

Yusuf Ali grabs the lead

Yusuf Ali grabs the lead

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

The Kolkata pro shot a three-under par 67 to lead the field after the opening round in the Hyundai Open.\n\n

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The state cabinet can have up to 36 ministers, including the chief minister. The induction of ministers on Tuesday is expected to keep a few berths vacant for future expansion.

The new face of Hyundai India

The new face of Hyundai India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Ashok Kumar Jha will step into a role that BVR Subbu, a powerful and seasoned corporate campaigner, had demitted over a year ago.

Man held for Ajmer blast

Man held for Ajmer blast

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The Rajasthan police have taken into custody a man from Chanda village here for interrogation in connection with the October 11 bomb blast at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer, the police said.

Bihar: 20 feared drowned in boat mishap

Bihar: 20 feared drowned in boat mishap

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The mishap occurred when the boat was ferrying people from Patwaria Ghat to Darbe Bhador area on the other side of the river. It was caught in the swirling current and capsized immediately.

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Pritish Nandy's interview of Kishore Kumar for The Illustrated Weekly Of India was a stunner.

Manipur: Army jawan kills officer

Manipur: Army jawan kills officer

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

A Major of the 10th Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry posted at interior Montuk area in Manipur bordering Myanmar was shot dead by havildar Ashok Kumar inside his room in the base camp of the Army unit on Tuesday evening, according to defence sources.

'Kanhaiya is not going anywhere'

'Kanhaiya is not going anywhere'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'He will continue to fight against the BJP, Modi and RSS.'

PHOTOS: PM treks to Kedarnath, meditates inside cave

PHOTOS: PM treks to Kedarnath, meditates inside cave

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Devotees were not allowed to enter inside the temple premises when Modi was offering prayers.

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The device has been sent to the Defence Research and Development Organisation for approval and supply to the armed forces.

West Bengal: Maoists loot Rs 84 lakh from bank

West Bengal: Maoists loot Rs 84 lakh from bank

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Suspected armed Maoists on Wednesday looted over Rs 84 lakh from a branch of the Punjab National Bank in Purulia. Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Prasad said eight motorcycle-borne miscreants came to the bank. While two of them stood guard outside, the others entered the bank situated in the heart of the town.

Meghna Naidu, deglamorised

Meghna Naidu, deglamorised

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The actress stars in Rivaaz, a film on prostitution.

Three tie for Singhania Open lead

Three tie for Singhania Open lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

The trio of Mukesh Kumar, Ashok Kumar and Jumman were sitting pretty atop the leader-board with identical cards of 69 on day one.

Top golfers for season opener

Top golfers for season opener

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

SSP Chowrasia will be looking to defend his crown in the Hero Honda Open West which commences on Tuesday.

Trafficking case: Notices re-issued to MPs

Trafficking case: Notices re-issued to MPs

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The lawmakers -- Ramswarup Koli (BJP) and Mohammad Tahir Khan, Ashok Kumar Rawat and Mitrasen Yadav (all BSP) -- have been asked to appear before the police by May 14.

Uttarakhand glacial burst brings back memories of 2013 deluge

Uttarakhand glacial burst brings back memories of 2013 deluge

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

The massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river triggered by a glacial burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday came as a grim reminder of the Kedarnath deluge of 2013 which led to widespread devastation in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region.

Chacha Chaudhary declared Namami Gange mascot

Chacha Chaudhary declared Namami Gange mascot

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Indian comic book character Chacha Chaudhary has been declared as the mascot of the government's Namami Gange Programme with an aim of bringing behavioural change among children towards the Ganga and other rivers.

Two share lead in Hyundai Open

Two share lead in Hyundai Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

Defending champion Mukesh Kumar and Ashok Kumar returned identical cards of four-under 66 each to forge ahead of the rest of the field on day 2.

CM Shinde visits Maharashtra hospital as 3 more die

CM Shinde visits Maharashtra hospital as 3 more die

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Shinde, who was accompanied by civic chief Abhijit Bangar and district collector Ashok Shingare, said the patient deaths at the CSM Hospital, located in his political turf Thane, were painful and asked all parties to desist from indulging in politics on the issue.

Bihar BJP objects to Muslim minister entering temple

Bihar BJP objects to Muslim minister entering temple

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with 'deliberate insult' to Hindu sensibilities for taking along a minister from another faith inside an ancient temple where it is prohibited.

Liang stays firm at the top

Liang stays firm at the top

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Chinese star Liang Wen-chong remained firmly at the top of the leaderboard after firing a one-under-par 71 in the second round at the Hero Honda Indian Open on Friday. Liang, who posted a record 60 on Thursday, produced a 13-under-par 131 total for a comfortable five stroke lead over Sweden's Daniel Chopra who shot a 70 in second place at the Delhi Golf Club.

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The Pulwama widows have been protesting since February 28, demanding a change in rules so that their relatives and not just children can get government jobs on compassionate grounds.

Olympians to protest against IHF

Olympians to protest against IHF

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

They will take part in a procession in New Delhi to protest against the functioning of the Indian Hockey Federation.

West Bengal: Maoists kill CPI-M leader

West Bengal: Maoists kill CPI-M leader

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Suspected Maoists killed a local Communist Party of India-Maoist leader after raiding his house at Barabazar, about 50 km from Purulia, early on Thursday morning and fled towards the Jharkhand border, a senior police official said.

Govt lifts export ban on anti-malarial drug HCQ

Govt lifts export ban on anti-malarial drug HCQ

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research had also recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus cases and also the asymptomatic household contacts of the lab-confirmed cases.

Win a copy of Devsaab's autobiography!

Win a copy of Devsaab's autobiography!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

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What Covid? Thousands gather at Kumbh mela

What Covid? Thousands gather at Kumbh mela

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Social distancing norms were violated openly by the seers when they and their followers descended the steps at Har ki Pairi to wade into the river.

Mundy steals lead with six-under 66

Mundy steals lead with six-under 66

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

The Kolkata-based golfer played an error free round with birdies on the second, eighth, ninth, 13th, 14th and 15th holes to forge ahead at the halfway stage.

Three in joint lead at Noida Open golf

Three in joint lead at Noida Open golf

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

Rookie Ashok Kumar strung together a hat-trick of birdies on his closing holes, to leap into the joint-lead alongside defending champion Vivek Bhandari and Shamim Khan at three-under 69 after the opening round.