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A garment shop that rings a bell called Freedom 251

A garment shop that rings a bell called Freedom 251

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The share capital of the company is Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million).

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Discord out in open in Rajasthan BJP over candidates' list

Discord out in open in Rajasthan BJP over candidates' list

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

With the announcement of list of candidates for the December 1 assembly elections, rebellion is out in the open among Bharatiya Janata Party rank and file in Rajasthan's Hadoti region, once a stronghold of the opposition party.

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

A Delhi court Monday awarded death penalty to Ariz Khan for the murder of decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in connection with the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case, saying the offence fell under the 'rarest of the rare category' warranting the maximum sentence.

4 held for Pandit's murder; killing due to old enmity: Police

4 held for Pandit's murder; killing due to old enmity: Police

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Four persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of local Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Pandit, police said on Wednesday, claiming that the killing was the result of an "old enmity".

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the constituencies going to polls in the first phase on April 11.

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The top court, which had earlier fixed August 31 as the deadline for completion of proceedings including pronouncement of the verdict, took note of the report filed by special judge S K Yadav in the high-profile case.

Delhi health minister, Atishi test COVID-19 positive

Delhi health minister, Atishi test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

On the COVID-19 tests, the Home Ministry also said from Thursday tests will be done with the new Rapid Antigen method approved by the Indian Council for Medical Research and Delhi will be given priority for these tests. It said 169 testing centres have also been set up across the national capital.

Bihar exam row: FIR against toppers

Bihar exam row: FIR against toppers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

A special investigation team visited the Bihar School Examination Board and quizzed its chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad. The team seized computers and hard disk from the BSEB office.

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The SC asked special judge to control the proceedings in accordance with law so that inordinate delay that is beyond the time-frame is no longer breached.

Suspended IAS officer gets a pat from HC

Suspended IAS officer gets a pat from HC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The Allahabad high court on Friday had a word of praise for suspended IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, who took on the powerful sand mafia in Gautam Budh Nagar, saying she "bravely" exercised her jurisdiction.

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

Ex-Sena MLA's house vandalised after remarks on Uddhav

Ex-Sena MLA's house vandalised after remarks on Uddhav

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

A car and some window panes were damaged in the attack that took place around 1.30 am when Jadhav, who is the son- in-law of state Bharatiya Janata Party chief Raosaheb Danve.

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

'Vaccinations are not a 100% guarantee'

'Vaccinations are not a 100% guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'The reality of this virus is that as long as it is circulating, it can mutate into new variants and by the time you realise that this is a new virus, which is more dangerous, and more transmissible, it is too late.'

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At places in the border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer, people walked miles through the desert to cast their votes.

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belt of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat on Sunday, leaving four people dead in Karnataka and two in Goa, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting electricity poles and trees and forcing evacuation.

Modi continues Rahul-bashing: 'No one knows what he talks about'

Modi continues Rahul-bashing: 'No one knows what he talks about'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday sharpened his attack on the Congress in general and party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi in particular at a rally in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Death toll climbs to 94 in Mumbai hooch tragedy

Death toll climbs to 94 in Mumbai hooch tragedy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

The toll due to consumption of spurious liquor in the Malad area of Mumbai climbed to 94 with the death of four more persons on Sunday.

Toxic haze over Delhi as air quality turns 'very poor'

Toxic haze over Delhi as air quality turns 'very poor'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

It is believed that the crop residue burning in the nearby states of Punjab and Haryana are contributing to polluting the air.

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

Cabinet reshuffle: Raje inducts 6 new faces

Cabinet reshuffle: Raje inducts 6 new faces

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

In her second cabinet reshuffle, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday inducted six new ministers including a Dalit woman MLA, elevated two state ministers to Cabinet rank and dropped two state ministers.

BJP changes party chiefs in poll-bound MP, Rajasthan

BJP changes party chiefs in poll-bound MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Sources said the new heads of the party in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh will be announced soon.

Tewari given temporary charge of Cong's communication dept

Tewari given temporary charge of Cong's communication dept

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari, who is not contesting Lok Sabha polls as he is ailing, has been made acting in-charge of the AICC Communication department along with party spokesman Randeep Surjewala.

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

As Mumbai almost came to a halt after overnight rains, netizens and Mumbaikars took a dig at the Shiv Sena for the plight of their beloved city.

So who gets to remember old wounds?

So who gets to remember old wounds?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'Muslims and Dalits must erase the way they remember their past, or carry out their their performances in private,' says Jyoti Punwani, as Maharashtra's Censor Board denies permission to a play Jai Bhim, Jai Bharat.

Govt mulls extending lockdown as COVID-19 cases near 5k

Govt mulls extending lockdown as COVID-19 cases near 5k

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

India is currently under the 21-day lockdown since March 25, with only essential services exempted to contain the fast-spreading virus.

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party candidates Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki on Friday won Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh.

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kerala has recorded 24 cases including two foreign nationals.

Crores in new currency seized from across country

Crores in new currency seized from across country

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

In Mumbai, police seized Rs 1.40 crore from three persons in new Rs 2,000 notes.

Jaipur marvel: India's fastest built metro begins journey

Jaipur marvel: India's fastest built metro begins journey

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Large number of locals were seen queuing up at the ticket counters.

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Modi thanked the people of the state for making the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative a fruitful one.

BJP scores big in Maharashtra municipal polls

BJP scores big in Maharashtra municipal polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

BJP made inroads into the Congress and NCP strongholds, winning 851 seats. Shiv Sena won 514, NCP 638, Congress 643, MNS 16, BSP 9, unrecognised parties 119, local coalitions 384, CPM 12 and Independents 324 seats.

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.

'Gehlot strategically shifted to Gujarat, not dumped'

'Gehlot strategically shifted to Gujarat, not dumped'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The Congress central leadership's decision to send former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot to work for the party in Gujarat is a strategic one, say Congress sources.

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Production at every automotive facility, offices of information technology firms and retail establishments in the state remained shut on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the late chief minister.

UP govt flexes its muscles; VHP leaders go into hiding

UP govt flexes its muscles; VHP leaders go into hiding

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

With Vishwa Hindu Parishad adamant in going ahead with its planned yatra from Ayodhya from Sunday, the Faizabad district administration on Friday issued arrest warrants against its 70 leaders amid heavy deployment of police force in the twin towns.

Babri demolition case: SC to pronounce verdict on involvement of BJP leaders

Babri demolition case: SC to pronounce verdict on involvement of BJP leaders

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday on a plea seeking restoration of conspiracy charges against senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti in the Babri Masjid demolition case.