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BJP leader gets bail in Jantar Mantar communal slogans case

BJP leader gets bail in Jantar Mantar communal slogans case

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail to former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay, arrested in connection with the communal slogans allegedly raised during a protest at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

IMA publishes list of 382 docs who died due to COVID-19

IMA publishes list of 382 docs who died due to COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

On MoS Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey's statement that public health and hospitals come under states and so insurance compensation data is not available with the Centre, the doctors' body said that it amounts to "abdication of duty and abandonment of the national heroes who have stood up for our people".

Meet Modi's new ministers

Meet Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Here are their short profiles.

'Members associated with Ford Foundation given AAP tickets'

'Members associated with Ford Foundation given AAP tickets'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

In fresh dissidence in the Aam Aadmi Party, National Council member Ashwini Kumar has alleged that most of the Lok Sabha tickets were "pre-decided" and given to candidates who have an association with Ford Foundation.

Why Indiabulls is ready to exit real estate business

Why Indiabulls is ready to exit real estate business

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Chennai-based Lakshmi Vilas Bank is set to merge with Indiabulls Housing Finance in a share-swap deal, RBI may not be comfortable with a bank owner having realty business under its wings.

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Opposition party asked whether the prime minister will take responsibility for the 'deadliest rail tragedy' of this century.

Ranveer and Rohit's Cirkus Madness!

Ranveer and Rohit's Cirkus Madness!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Rohit Shetty and his 'comedy-verse' of actors made sure the launch of the Cirkus trailer was a rollicking affair.

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'With free software on the Internet and apps, creating a deepfake video can take 3 to 5 minutes. Anyone can make these videos.'

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for policy on national anthem, song

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for policy on national anthem, song

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The petition sought directions for taking steps to promote brotherhood and national integrity in the country.

SC to hear pleas on hate speech after 6 weeks, issues notice to home ministry

SC to hear pleas on hate speech after 6 weeks, issues notice to home ministry

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The top court said the secretary may collate necessary information by corresponding directly with the secretary of the home department of respective states and UTs within three weeks and compile it state-wise.

Fresh communal flare-up in Bihar, rioters go on rampage in Nawada

Fresh communal flare-up in Bihar, rioters go on rampage in Nawada

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Trouble erupted in Godapur village under the Town police station area, where an idol was found vandalised, following which the members of two communities indulged in heavy stone-pelting, District Magistrate Kaushal Kumar said.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday, October 3.

Army veterans vow to fight for Gurmehar, mother wants issue to end

Army veterans vow to fight for Gurmehar, mother wants issue to end

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Army veterans in Punjab have stepped forward to fight a legal battle on behalf of Gurmehar Kaur.

HC refuses to order Aadhaar-social media link

HC refuses to order Aadhaar-social media link

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The HC said it would lead to data of genuine account holders going 'unnecessarily' to foreign countries.

Govt rejigs Cabinet Committees; Smriti finds place in crucial panel on political affairs

Govt rejigs Cabinet Committees; Smriti finds place in crucial panel on political affairs

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Union ministers Virendra Kumar, Kiren Rijiju and Anurag Singh Thakur have been included in the rejigged Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariate last night.

5 Union ministers to campaign for BJP candidate in Odisha assembly bypoll

5 Union ministers to campaign for BJP candidate in Odisha assembly bypoll

Rediff.com16 May 2022

iyush Goel, Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Biseswar Tudu are the 5 Union minsters.

'Paltu Ram', 'Vinash kale vipreet buddhi': BJP comes down heavily on Nitish

'Paltu Ram', 'Vinash kale vipreet buddhi': BJP comes down heavily on Nitish

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The BJP blames Nitish's PM ambition for his decision to walk out of the NDA.

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Several Union ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned.

After setback, BJP eyes to win 35 seats in Bihar in 2024 LS polls

After setback, BJP eyes to win 35 seats in Bihar in 2024 LS polls

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The BJP held a meet amid hints that the central leadership may bring in new faces at key positions in the state.

UP: Dalit boy dies after being thrashed by teacher

UP: Dalit boy dies after being thrashed by teacher

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Nikhil Kumar, a class 10 student at a local inter-college on Phaphond Road in Achalda police station area, was allegedly thrashed by his social sciences teacher Ashwini Singh on September 7 for making mistakes in a test.

Is he India's BUSIEST STAR?

Is he India's BUSIEST STAR?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Prabhas has seven films lined up for release in 2022, the pandemic permitting.

BJP leader among 6 arrested for anti-Muslim slogans

BJP leader among 6 arrested for anti-Muslim slogans

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

A video showing anti-Muslim slogans being raised during a protest at Jantar Mantar here was widely circulated on social media, following which the Delhi Police registered a case in connection with the matter on Monday.

Blast on railway track in Udaipur; NIA, other agencies probe

Blast on railway track in Udaipur; NIA, other agencies probe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

An explosion occurred on a railway track in Udaipur on Sunday, hours before the recently inaugurated Asarwa-Udaipur Express train from Ahmedabad was to pass.

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Harsh Vardhan said that 51 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses will be made available by July and 216 crore more between August and December.

Prez polls: BJP sets up 14-member 'management team'

Prez polls: BJP sets up 14-member 'management team'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

This management team will coordinate with all state units of the BJP and its allies for the presidential election and is also expected to guide its elected voting representatives on the voting process.

40,845 cases of black fungus in India so far: Vardhan

40,845 cases of black fungus in India so far: Vardhan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A total of 40,845 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis have been reported in the country so far, of which 31,344 are rhinocerebral in nature, and the death toll from the infections stands at 3,129, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

2 held for raising 'anti-national' slogans after RJD win in Araria

2 held for raising 'anti-national' slogans after RJD win in Araria

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The video showed the sloganeers flashing the victory sign near Alam's residence.

SC rejects pleas to ask govt to frame religion-, gender-neutral laws

SC rejects pleas to ask govt to frame religion-, gender-neutral laws

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain pleas seeking a direction to the Centre to frame religion and gender-neutral uniform laws governing subjects like marriage, divorce, inheritance and alimony, saying it cannot direct Parliament to "enact the law".

18 states have reported 5,424 cases of black fungus; highest in Guj, Maha

18 states have reported 5,424 cases of black fungus; highest in Guj, Maha

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Gujarat reported 2,165 cases, Maharashtra 1,188, Uttar Pradesh 663, Madhya Pradesh 590, Haryana 339 and Andhra Pradesh 248 cases.

EC favours lifetime ban on convicted netas; SC seeks details of 1,581 cases against MPs and MLAs

EC favours lifetime ban on convicted netas; SC seeks details of 1,581 cases against MPs and MLAs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

The SC directed the centre to place before it details regarding 1,581 cases involving MPs and MLAs, as declared by politicians at the time of filing their nominations during the 2014 general elections.

Consult states, says SC as Centre changes stance on identifying minorities

Consult states, says SC as Centre changes stance on identifying minorities

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A bench of Justices SK Kaul and MM Sundresh said in a matter like this an affidavit is filed that Centre and state both have powers.

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejigged his team only once, in July 2021, in his second term, unlike in his first stint, when he reshuffled and expanded his council three times.

Is contactless payment safe?

Is contactless payment safe?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Almost all banks that issue contactless cards provide users with a 100 per cent liability cover.

Places of Worship Act: SC asks six petitioners to file intervention plea

Places of Worship Act: SC asks six petitioners to file intervention plea

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and JB Pardiwala said the petitioners will be able to supplement the grounds of challenge in the pending petitions.

With 10 central ministers, UP gets maximum berths in Modi 2.0

With 10 central ministers, UP gets maximum berths in Modi 2.0

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers has representation from almost all the states, except Andhra Pradesh and the north-eastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura.

What has Nitish Kumar done to stop communal violence?

What has Nitish Kumar done to stop communal violence?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'Nitish is now a helpless junior ally of Hindutva.' 'He just cannot think of reining in the hoodlums raging, marauding and killing in the mohallas,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Bihar BJP leaders express disapproval of tie-up with LJP

Bihar BJP leaders express disapproval of tie-up with LJP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Amid heightened speculation of an alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Lok Janshakti Party, an influential section of the Bihar BJP has expressed its disapproval of the tie-up, saying it will harm the party's anti-corruption plank and hurt its support base.

'Emotion is missing in today's times'

'Emotion is missing in today's times'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'You have to fight your own battles and I fought mine.'

PIX: Shraddha watches Chhichhore with Sonakshi

PIX: Shraddha watches Chhichhore with Sonakshi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

A special screening was held at Yash Raj studios, and quite a few film folk attended it.

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha picks 5 Hindi films that celebrate sibling bonding.