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Pak gangster posts video of Gurdaspur cop killing; TTK owns responsibility

Pak gangster posts video of Gurdaspur cop killing; TTK owns responsibility

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A Pakistan-based gangster posted a video on social media purportedly showing the killing of a police officer in Gurdaspur, near the Indo-Pak border. A terror outfit has claimed responsibility for the incident, prompting a thorough investigation by Punjab Police.

Man shoots wife dead at UP police station after elopement complaint

Man shoots wife dead at UP police station after elopement complaint

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

A man allegedly shot his wife dead at a police station in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, after she was detained following his complaint that she had eloped with her lover.

Ashok Kumar forges ahead

Ashok Kumar forges ahead

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

The 21-year-old rookie professional overcame a bad start and shot a three-under 69 in trying situations to grab a one-stroke lead over Feroz Ali and amateur Amit Khaitan in the Tata Steel Open golf tournament.\n\n

Ashok Kumar tied fourth

Ashok Kumar tied fourth

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

The Indian carded a fine four-under 68 to be tied fourth after the third round of the Carlsberg Masters golf tournament.

Ashok Kumar clinches title

Ashok Kumar clinches title

Rediff.com6 May 2007

Ashok Kumar fired a four-under 66 to set a new tournament record on way to clinch the top prize of Rs 11.34 lakh.

Ashok Kumar finishes fifth

Ashok Kumar finishes fifth

Rediff.com7 Nov 2004

India's Ashok Kumar finished a creditable fifth in the inaugural USD 200,000 Carlsberg Masters golf tournament in Vietnam.

Ashok Kumar forges ahead

Ashok Kumar forges ahead

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The Delhi pro wrested the initiative with a two-stroke lead at the half-way stage of the Hyundai-MGC Open.

Ashok Kumar widens lead

Ashok Kumar widens lead

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The 25-year-old Delhi-based golfer led the field in the Rs 70-lakh Crompton Greaves Golf Open, the richest prize-money tournament in India.

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' was the overriding theme of the ceremonial event held at the Vijay Chowk and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived at the venue in a traditional buggy to the sound of bugles, adding a ceremonial grace to the occasion.

Ashok Kumar wins DLF Masters

Ashok Kumar wins DLF Masters

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Caddie-turned-pro Ashok Kumar lifted the DLF Masters title trophy riding on his overnight eight-stroke lead after rain washed out the final day of the PGTI event in Gurgaon on Sunday.

Ashok Kumar Foundation helps slain cops

Ashok Kumar Foundation helps slain cops

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

The Ashok Kumar Foundation screened 68 Pages, a film on HIV/AIDS awareness, at Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts on December 12. Guests were encouraged to donate for the families of 11 poor police constables who died in the terrorist attack on Mumbai. "We will go with Joint Commissioner Rakesh Maria's wife to the 11 policemen's home and personally give the cheque only to the widow," said Bharati, Ashok Kumar's eldest daughter who looks a lot like her il

Nitish remarks on Rabri trigger ruckus in Bihar council; Oppn evicted

Nitish remarks on Rabri trigger ruckus in Bihar council; Oppn evicted

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Opposition members in the Bihar legislative council were suspended and evicted after demanding an apology from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allegedly using foul language against their leader Rabri Devi, leading to a day of disruption and accusations from both sides.

Ashok Kumar wins a thriller

Ashok Kumar wins a thriller

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005

The Delhi golfer clinched a nail-biting victory in the Hyundai-MGC Open.

Ganapathy, Ashok Kumar snatch lead

Ganapathy, Ashok Kumar snatch lead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

The two young golfers displaced three experienced stalwarts from the helm to tie for the lead going into the final round of the Hero Honda Open South.

Ashok Kumar equals course record

Ashok Kumar equals course record

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

An incredible round of nine-under 63 gave the Delhi golfer the sole lead in the HT Pro tournament.

Jharkhand: Surgery conducted under mobile flashlight

Jharkhand: Surgery conducted under mobile flashlight

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A video showing a tubectomy being conducted on a woman under a mobile phone flashlight in a government health centre in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district has gone viral, prompting the administration to order an investigation, an official said on Monday.

Vijay Chowk to echo with Vande Mataram at Beating Retreat ceremony

Vijay Chowk to echo with Vande Mataram at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The dominant theme at this year's ceremonial parade at the Kartavya Path, and other associated celebrations, has been the sesquicentenary of the national song, 'Vande Mataram.'

Bihar govt rejects demands to revoke liquor ban

Bihar govt rejects demands to revoke liquor ban

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Bihar government has rejected demands to review its prohibition law, which has been in place for a decade, despite concerns raised by members of the ruling NDA about financial losses to the state.

Waheeda Attends Kamini Kaushal's Prayer Meet

Waheeda Attends Kamini Kaushal's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Waheeda Rehman and Jaya Bachchan attended the prayer meet for Kamini Kaushal at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai.

Ashok Kumar takes slender lead

Ashok Kumar takes slender lead

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

The Delhi pro shot a superb 67 for a three-day total of 7-under 209 on the penultimate day of the Servo Masters golf tournament.\n\n

Ashok Kumar sets new course record

Ashok Kumar sets new course record

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

A career-best score gave the Delhi golfer a new course record, with a 10-under par 62, midway through the four-round Hindu Open.

Prashant Kishor Vs Ashok Choudhury Battle Hots Up

Prashant Kishor Vs Ashok Choudhury Battle Hots Up

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Ashok Choudhary on Tuesday sent a Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Prashant Kishor and described the allegations as baseless and 'blatant lies'.

Ashok Kumar wins maiden professional title

Ashok Kumar wins maiden professional title

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

The 21-year-old upstaged seasoned campaigners like Vijay Kumar and Uttam Singh Mundy at the Noida Open, which saw Delhi's Ajay Gupta card a hold-in-one on the final day.

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The home portfolio of Bihar, which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar kept with himself all through his nearly 20-year-long tenure, has been given to his deputy, BJP leader Samrat Chowdhury, this time, according to an official notification issued on Friday.

'Ashok Kumar had a great sense of humour'

'Ashok Kumar had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

To commemorate 10 years of the Ashok Kumar Foundation, Jehangir Art Gallery, in South Mumbai, is hosting a week-long exhibition of the veteran actor.

Himachal student dies after ragging, harassment; 3 seniors, prof booked

Himachal student dies after ragging, harassment; 3 seniors, prof booked

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The student died during treatment at a Ludhiana hospital on December 26 and the case was registered on Thursday following a complaint by the father of the victim.

Rahul meets farm union leaders to discuss US trade deal

Rahul meets farm union leaders to discuss US trade deal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi met with farm union leaders to discuss concerns about the India-US trade deal and its potential impact on farmers' livelihoods.

'Sanjeev Kumar had no ego, Ashok Kumar had a feminine voice'

'Sanjeev Kumar had no ego, Ashok Kumar had a feminine voice'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Deven Verma goes back in time and recalls the time of working with Raj Kapoor, Ashok Kumar and other actors.

UK: Brown pays tributes to Ashok Kumar

UK: Brown pays tributes to Ashok Kumar

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

The British police continued investigations into the death Indian-born Labour member of Parliament, Ashok Kumar, treating it as "unexplained" as Prime Minister Gordon Brown patted his contribution to the country.

Day after Bihar win, BJP suspends ex-MP RK Singh

Day after Bihar win, BJP suspends ex-MP RK Singh

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Singh has been critical of leaders, like Samrat Choudhary and a former state BJP president, for their alleged involvement in criminal cases.

Ashok Kumar is No. 1 golfer

Ashok Kumar is No. 1 golfer

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

The 22-year-old Delhi golfer displaced Mukesh Kumar from the top of the Money List of the 2003-04 season of the Hero Honda Indian Golf Tour.

Ashok Kumar leads in DHL Challenge

Ashok Kumar leads in DHL Challenge

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

The rookie golfer fired two eagles and opened up a two-point lead over Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia of Kolkata.

Rs 11-crore mid-day meal scam unearthed in UP, 5 arrested

Rs 11-crore mid-day meal scam unearthed in UP, 5 arrested

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A scam of nearly Rs 11 crore in the mid-day meal scheme was brought to light in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district, leading to a first information report (FIR) against 45 people and the arrest of five individuals, including a village head and an assistant teacher, police said on Thursday.

'No threats or loans, only....': Brother on Bengaluru realtor's suicide

'No threats or loans, only....': Brother on Bengaluru realtor's suicide

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

He added that the family is focused on the cremation process and gathering more information from the office staff.

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'My father would have liked Piku and PINK.' 'I don't think he would have liked item songs though.'

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president J P Nadda and several other top leaders of the NDA.

Ashok Kumar gets a high five

Ashok Kumar gets a high five

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The India Cements-sponsored pro won the Tata Open golf tournament to pick his fifth straight title on the Amby Valley PGAI Tour.

DJ refuses to play music late at night, father shot dead

DJ refuses to play music late at night, father shot dead

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A DJ's father was shot dead in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over music at a wedding function. The incident occurred after the DJ stopped the music late at night, leading to an argument with the groom's relatives.

Himachal ragging death: Asst prof suspended; NCW, UGC order probe

Himachal ragging death: Asst prof suspended; NCW, UGC order probe

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

As outrage mounted over the death of a 19-year-old Dalit student, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday suspended an assistant professor booked on charges of sexually harassing her and announced an inquiry into allegations, including those of ragging and cast related abuse of the victim, while the University Grants Commission also set up a fact-finding committee.

Ashok Kumar maintains Tata Steel golf lead

Ashok Kumar maintains Tata Steel golf lead

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

The 21-year-old stayed on course towards capturing his maiden professional title when he shot a two-under 68 in the second round to to open up a three-stroke lead over second placed Zai Kipgen and Mukesh Kumar.\n\n