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MP man confesses to abducting, killing Nagpur's woman BJP functionary

MP man confesses to abducting, killing Nagpur's woman BJP functionary

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The accused, Amit Sahu alias Pappu, was arrested along with two others by the Nagpur police from the Ghora Bazar area of Jabalpur in the adjoining state.

Karnataka HC asks students not wear 'religious clothes' for now

Karnataka HC asks students not wear 'religious clothes' for now

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

"We will pass an order. Let the schools-colleges start. But till the matter is resolved, no student should insist on wearing religious dress," the CJ said.

Top officer suspended in UP after bulldozing furniture trader's house

Top officer suspended in UP after bulldozing furniture trader's house

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The suspension was ordered by the Moradabad district administration after the then SDM of Bilari Ghanshayam Verma was found guilty in the preliminary investigation.

Readers greet ISRO: India is proud of you!

Readers greet ISRO: India is proud of you!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

We had asked readers to greet ISRO on the stupendous achievement of landing on the Moon, and they were prompt in celebrating ISRO's, and India's, success.

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Among the eight secretaries are Bansuri Swaraj, former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana's son Harish Khurana and Imprit Singh Bakshi.

Bollywood Memories: Mumbai's Double-Deckers Ride Into The Sunset

Bollywood Memories: Mumbai's Double-Deckers Ride Into The Sunset

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Thousands of movie buffs remember the double deckers of Mumbai, associating them with stars and blockbuster songs of yesteryear, recalls Debarghya Sanyal.

VHP made Muslim pilgrims on way to Ajmer apologise for roadside namaaz

VHP made Muslim pilgrims on way to Ajmer apologise for roadside namaaz

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

A group of men from West Bengal were handed over to the police by Vishwa Hindu Parishad members in Shahjahanpur for allegedly offering namaaz on the roadside.

Law Commission working on one-nation, one-election from 2029

Law Commission working on one-nation, one-election from 2029

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Law Commission is working on a formula to synchronise all assembly polls by extending or reducing the tenure so that all state elections can be held along with the Lok Sabha polls 2029 onwards, sources said on Friday.

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The party also decided to field Narpat Singh Rajvi from Chittorgarh after its earlier decision to deny the five-term MLA, who is the son-in-law of its stalwart leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, renomination from his Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. This triggered a backlash from a section of party workers.

We still believe Sensex can hit 33,500 by December 2015: Prabhat Awasthi

We still believe Sensex can hit 33,500 by December 2015: Prabhat Awasthi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Valuation-wise, the markets look more attractive now

India's Enemies Beware, Tejaswi's Here

India's Enemies Beware, Tejaswi's Here

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Flight Lieutenant Tejaswi Ranga Rao -- the Indian Air Force's first woman Sukhoi Su-30 Weapon System Operator -- has been posted at the IAF's Tezpur airbase in Sonitpur, Assam.

Sana Khan murder: Husband used BJP functionary as honey-trap for sextortion

Sana Khan murder: Husband used BJP functionary as honey-trap for sextortion

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Khan became part of the racket in March 2021, which continued till her death, he said.

Law Commission wants Sec 124A (sedition) retained with safeguards against misuse

Law Commission wants Sec 124A (sedition) retained with safeguards against misuse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The Law Commission has said it is of the considered view that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code dealing with sedition needs to be retained, though certain amendments could be introduced to bring about greater clarity regarding usage of the provision.

Raise jail term in sedition cases to 7 years: Law commission

Raise jail term in sedition cases to 7 years: Law commission

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Commission also suggested changes to the phrasing of Section 124A and added words "a tendency to incite violence or cause public disorder".

Top UP officials meet Hathras family, vow to look into all issues

Top UP officials meet Hathras family, vow to look into all issues

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

A decision has also been taken for providing security permanently in the village, the senior officer, who along with DGP H C Awasthy rushed to meet the victim's family on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, said.

HC seeks details on CFI role in Karnataka hijab row

HC seeks details on CFI role in Karnataka hijab row

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Senior counsel S S Naganand, representing the Government PU College for Girls, its principal and a teacher, on Wednesday told the full bench, comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice J M Khazi and Justice Krishna S Dixit, that the hijab row was started by some students owing allegiance to CFI.

Law Commission may work on Uniform Civil Code

Law Commission may work on Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Desai and members of the Uttarakhand panel met the Law Commission chairman, Justice (retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi, and members KT Sankaran, Anand Paliwal and DP Verma.

UP govt orders removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places

UP govt orders removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The move comes days after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive for restricting the volume of loudspeakers at religious places in order to avoid trouble to people living nearby.

153 booked for offering namaz on road in Agra, accused of promoting enmity

153 booked for offering namaz on road in Agra, accused of promoting enmity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

SSP Agra Sudheer Kumar Singh told reporters that the FIR has been registered against these people for violating the terms and conditions set for organising the namaz.

Students should follow prescribed uniform till hijab case is disposed of: K'taka HC

Students should follow prescribed uniform till hijab case is disposed of: K'taka HC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

"We are making it very clear that whether a degree college or a PU college, if a uniform has been prescribed, that has to be followed so long as the matter is pending before the court," Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi told advocate Mohammed Tahir who is the counsel for one of the petitioners seeking permission to wear hijab in the classrooms.

Ranji: Prithvi Shaw to lead Mumbai; Tendulkar Jr in squad

Ranji: Prithvi Shaw to lead Mumbai; Tendulkar Jr in squad

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, middle-order batters Sarfaraz Khan, Arman Jaffer and Aakarshit Gomel made it to the 20-member squad along with experienced stumper-batter Aditya Tare.

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

Rajasthan minister booked for 'abetting' suicide

Rajasthan minister booked for 'abetting' suicide

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Joshi, Congress MLA from Hawa Mahal, however, rejected the allegations and called for a fair probe into the case.

Hijab petitioner says brother attacked, blames 'Sangh Parivar goons'

Hijab petitioner says brother attacked, blames 'Sangh Parivar goons'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Masood Manna, who is known to Shifa, claimed in a tweet that a mob of 150 people attacked Saif.

Lakhimpur Kheri: Congress leaders not allowed to land in UP

Lakhimpur Kheri: Congress leaders not allowed to land in UP

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and Punjab Deputy CM Sukhjinder S Randhawa had announced that they would visit Lakhimpur on Monday.

Asur 2 Review: Thrilling!

Asur 2 Review: Thrilling!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

What goes in favour of Asur 2 is its pace and novelty, even though the approach has all the hokiness of a comic book, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Karnataka HC calls for govt report on radical outfits behind hijab row

Karnataka HC calls for govt report on radical outfits behind hijab row

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Karnataka high court on Friday said it has called for a report from the state government on the role of radical organisations behind the hijab controversy in the state.

UP CM orders for CBI probe into Hathras case

UP CM orders for CBI probe into Hathras case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Reacting to the announcement, the family members of the victim said they want a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry.

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Yeh Meri Family is rescued by the actors. All of them have delivered on the warmth and crankiness of a close-knit family without putting on any hum saath saath hain fakery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Himachal CM expands cabinet, Virbhadra's son among 7 ministers take oath

Himachal CM expands cabinet, Virbhadra's son among 7 ministers take oath

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

With the induction of seven members, the strength of the cabinet rose to nine.

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Vishal told me he envisioned me while writing (the script), but I was not well.' 'He called me and said, 'Navindraji, hum aap ka dhyaan rakhenge set par.' 'That's how I got on board, and they really pampered me.'

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The Congress and the Left parties have not only extended support to the Samajwadi Party candidate but are also campaigning for him, in accordance with the spirit of the new opposition togetherness ahead of next year's general election.

Asad, Ashraf hatched Umesh murder plot in jail? Cops to probe as video surfaces

Asad, Ashraf hatched Umesh murder plot in jail? Cops to probe as video surfaces

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

This video establishes that the meeting of those accused of the Umesh Pal murder case took place in the jail and it will be probed if the conspiracy for the same hatched inside the district jail, a senior police officer said.

K'taka HC hints at delivering order in hijab case soon

K'taka HC hints at delivering order in hijab case soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Karnataka high court on Thursday asked the counsels in the hijab case to wind up their arguments by Friday as it indicated that it will shortly deliver the order.

UP creates special force to arrest without warrant

UP creates special force to arrest without warrant

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The move prompted a strong reaction from the Congress, with its state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu equating it with the 1919 Rowlatt Act or Black Act and saying that the party will explore legal options to challenge it.

SC to consider listing plea on Karnataka hijab row

SC to consider listing plea on Karnataka hijab row

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the high court is seized of the case and should be allowed to continue with the hearing and decide it.

Syed Mushtaq Ali: Rahane to lead Mumbai, Shaw named deputy

Syed Mushtaq Ali: Rahane to lead Mumbai, Shaw named deputy

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will be leading Mumbai in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. Prithvi Shaw has been named as vice-captain while Yashasvi Jaiswal has also been named in the 20-member squad.

Time to send IAS officer to jail: Karnataka HC on officers' behaviour

Time to send IAS officer to jail: Karnataka HC on officers' behaviour

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

During the hearing on Monday, the court observed that officers were not taking court orders seriously.

Video: Ayushmann is in the mood to party!

Video: Ayushmann is in the mood to party!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

It's party time for Ayushmann Khurrana, at home and at work! A day after the actor celebrated his wife Tahira's birthday, he attended a 'success party' for his new trailer Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

UP DGP, SSB DG and MHA Special Sec short-listed for CBI chief post

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Uttar Pradesh director general of police HC Awasthy, Sashastra Seema Bal DG Kumar Rajesh Chandra and Special Secretary Home Ministry VSK Kaumudi were short-listed for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation director.