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BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

To involve workers in various social campaigns initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has formed nine separate committees of senior leaders.

24 arrested for branding woman a witch, assaulting her

24 arrested for branding woman a witch, assaulting her

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Outrage in Himachal Pradesh over widow of ex-Army man being dragged out and assaulted in public after being accused of practising witchcraft.

Two held for breaching PM's security

Two held for breaching PM's security

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Ashok Kumar and Dharen Singh, who were drunk, had driven into the sanitised area on Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi, as Vajpayee’s cavalcade was passing by.

India sees jump of 61,000 Covid-19 cases in 1 week

India sees jump of 61,000 Covid-19 cases in 1 week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

India's COVID-19 curve has been steadily rising throughout the lockdown period with a massive spike in cases in the fourth phase of the lockdown that ended on May 31 and afterwards.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

VHP does not want Vajpayee as PM again

VHP does not want Vajpayee as PM again

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

Speaking to reporters in Jammu, VHP international president Ashok Singhal said Vajpayee has weakened the country and has shown little regard for the Hindu sentiment

Step down, VHP tells Vajpayee

Step down, VHP tells Vajpayee

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003

He said since the prime minister does not have the parliamentary majority to bring in a law to construct the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, he should resign and seek a fresh mandate.

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The court said that King Ashoka had given several messages to the world which are engraved in rock edicts which shows reverence towards faith of others.

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.

Politicos make beeline as veteran who ended life over OROP cremated

Politicos make beeline as veteran who ended life over OROP cremated

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

His native village in Haryana was flocked by political leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal.

Ayodhya case: Supreme Court to begin final hearing on February 8

Ayodhya case: Supreme Court to begin final hearing on February 8

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The bench took serious note of the submission of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for one of the parties, that the appeals be heard in July 2019 after completion of the next Lok Sabha polls as the atmosphere at present was not conducive.

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The street-fighter attitude is what keeps Rane going even at 69. The expectation is -- at least in the BJP camp -- that he will be itching for a battle royale with the Shiv Sena in its bastions.

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three more positive cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in India.

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Kangana, Prasoon Joshi, 60 others question 'selective outrage'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

On Tuesday, 49 people, including award-winning filmmakers Aparna Sen and Mani Ratnam, and historian Ramachandra Guha, wrote to PM Modi, urging him to intervene in cases of hate crimes and atrocities against minority communities.

Opposition to bring adjournment motion in LS over note ban

Opposition to bring adjournment motion in LS over note ban

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

On the first day of winter session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the Opposition.

SC to hear afresh Delhi gang rape convicts' plea on death

SC to hear afresh Delhi gang rape convicts' plea on death

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

It was submitted that section 235 of the CrPC provides that an accused, in the event of conviction, would be heard by on the question of sentencing individually before the trial judge passes the order awarding punishment.

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

If convicted, the offences entail a maximum punishment of seven years.

Nitish to take oath as Bihar CM on November 20

Nitish to take oath as Bihar CM on November 20

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Nitish Kumar, who along with Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, steered the Grand Secular Alliance to a landslide mandate of over two-thirds majority in Bihar assembly poll, will be sworn in as Chief Minister on Novermber 20 for a third term along with his new cabinet.

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.

Three in lead for second day

Three in lead for second day

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Mukesh Kumar, Gast Ram and Pappan share the lead in the Sir Padampat Singhania Open golf tournament.

Defiant VHP to go ahead with its Ayodhya yatra

Defiant VHP to go ahead with its Ayodhya yatra

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Accusing Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav of buckling under pressure of his party colleague Azam Khan in banning its proposed yatra, the VHP said it will go ahead with its plan.

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The United States leads the world with more than 1.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

End of road for Nirbhaya convict after SC dismisses mercy plea

End of road for Nirbhaya convict after SC dismisses mercy plea

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The bench said all relevant material including judgments pronounced by trial court, high court and Supreme Court were placed before the President when he was considering the mercy plea of convict Mukesh Kumar Singh.

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The Delhi poll results have thrown up several "giant killers" who led a life of anonymity and were political novices before they entered the electoral battle on AAP tickets.

Finmin gets 2 ministers of state after 4-year break

Finmin gets 2 ministers of state after 4-year break

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Asked about the Congress's opposition to the GST Bill, Santosh Kumar Gangwar said no party opposes GST outside Parliament.

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who will demit office as the Chief Justice of India in a week's time, has etched his name in the annals of history by giving finality to one of the most politically and religiously sensitive cases, the Ayodhya land dispute, which dates back to even before the Supreme Court came into existence in 1950.

'Khattar must take blame for Panchkula violence'

'Khattar must take blame for Panchkula violence'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

'Gurmeet Ram Rahim's political clout inhibited the chief minister, affected the bureaucracy and restricted the police.'

Stocks to build a long-term portfolio

Stocks to build a long-term portfolio

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Can same-case convicts be hanged together? SC to rule

Can same-case convicts be hanged together? SC to rule

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The execution of death warrants of these convicts have been deferred thrice so far due to delays by them in exhausting their legal remedies.

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

Corporate espionage: More officials may be involved in leaks, say CBI sources

Corporate espionage: More officials may be involved in leaks, say CBI sources

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Probe reveals "first and second" level of decision making in ministries of finance and commerce was "compromised".

Man lynched on suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar

Man lynched on suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The people suspected that Khan was smuggling cows but the allegation is yet to be verified, police said.

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Labour law changes for three years may not be enough as it takes a couple of years for factories to build and operations at a proper scale start only in the third or fourth year.

Over 1000 cases of chikungunya in Delhi, death toll climbs to 5

Over 1000 cases of chikungunya in Delhi, death toll climbs to 5

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Chikungunya cases in the national capital have sharply risen to over 1,000 this season.

Modi turns down invitation to visit Ayodhya

Modi turns down invitation to visit Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

In an apparent move to avoid stoking a fresh controversy as the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to terms with a bitter separation from the Janata Dal-United, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has declined an invitation to visit Ayodhya, his office said on Tuesday.

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) as his panel swept all six posts in a tension-ridden election of the state body.

Hit-and-run case: Salman alleges evidence was manufactured against him

Hit-and-run case: Salman alleges evidence was manufactured against him

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Alleging that "evidence had been manufactured to falsely implicate him" in the 2002 hit-and-run case, Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Friday told the trial court in Mumbai.

Bihar CM orders probe into purification of temple after his visit

Bihar CM orders probe into purification of temple after his visit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A day after his claims that a temple in Bihar's Madhubani district was washed and purified soon after his visit there for obeisance, Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday ordered a probe.

Odiya actor Hara Patnaik dead

Odiya actor Hara Patnaik dead

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The actor-director was 56.

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The fourth convict, Pawan Gupta, has not filed a curative petition, which he still can if he chooses.