News for 'Babulal'

A happy reunion: 11-yr-old gone missing 9 days back traced to forest

A happy reunion: 11-yr-old gone missing 9 days back traced to forest

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The class 5 student had gone missing while on his way to school in the state capital on August 14.

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The officials said the case was re-registered by the NIA recently and it has initiated investigations into it.

These netas are distracting Modi govt's 'vikas' agenda

These netas are distracting Modi govt's 'vikas' agenda

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Sakshi Maharaj's comments have once again put the Narendra Modi government in a jam. Though the party swiftly slapped a show cause notice on Maharaj, asking him to explain why action should not be initiated against him for his controversial remarks in the recent past, the man denied it, saying it was the 'BJP's internal matter.'

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Bundelkhand is thought to be an area where Mayawati has some influence. Both Amit Shah and Shivraj Chouhan believe every weapon in the arsenal must be used to ensure victory.

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

Before Cabinet reshuffle, it's tea and dhokla with PM Modi

Before Cabinet reshuffle, it's tea and dhokla with PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Ahead of the Cabinet expansion and reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted a breakfast meet for the new faces to be inducted in his Cabinet.

Mamata declares candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal, 41% are women

Mamata declares candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal, 41% are women

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The list, which is a mix of seasoned political players and greenhorns, has 17 women candidates, five more than the last elections, constituting roughly 41 per cent of the candidates.

7 dead, 90 injured after pandal collapses at Ujjain Kumbh Mela

7 dead, 90 injured after pandal collapses at Ujjain Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com5 May 2016

"Seven people have been killed and 90 injured in and around the Mela area," district collector Kavindra Kiyawat told PTI. The second Shahi-Snan is due on May 9.

Bigmouths who embarrassed Prime Minister Modi

Bigmouths who embarrassed Prime Minister Modi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Rediff.com lists a few instances when BJP leaders and ministers shot their mouth off.

Assam: Five Hindi-speaking bus passengers shot dead by terrorists

Assam: Five Hindi-speaking bus passengers shot dead by terrorists

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Five Hindi-speaking bus passengers were killed and three others injured in a dastardly attack by suspected terrorists belonging to the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Sangbijit faction) on the national highway in Kokrajhar district in western Assam late on Friday night.

Kopardi rape and murder case: 3 men get death sentence

Kopardi rape and murder case: 3 men get death sentence

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The victim, who belonged to the Maratha community, was found murdered after being raped on July 13, 2016 at Kopardi village in Ahmednagar district.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The 'Mama' who held sway in MP for 15 years

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The 'Mama' who held sway in MP for 15 years

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

During his 15-year-tenure in the office, Chouhan transformed himself from being a shy, simple and vulnerable politician to a wily leader with mass appeal.

54 Indian PoWs still languish in Pakistani jails

54 Indian PoWs still languish in Pakistani jails

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

As many as 54 Indian soldiers, who were captured as prisoners of war during battles of 1965 and 1971, are still believed to be in Pakistani jails, according to an RTI reply.

All eyes riveted on J-K, Jharkhand for poll results today

All eyes riveted on J-K, Jharkhand for poll results today

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Counting of votes will be held today in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand which witnessed a record turnout in the multi-cornered contests to elect their assemblies.

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited. As we wait for the results with bated breath, here's how your heavyweights are faring for now.

'I may live up to 100 and contest the next poll'

'I may live up to 100 and contest the next poll'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Two octogenarians -- one each from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition Congress -- in Madhya Pradesh figure in the list of candidates for the November 25 Assembly elections in the state.

Hindu priest hacked to death in Bangladesh, ISIS claims responsibility

Hindu priest hacked to death in Bangladesh, ISIS claims responsibility

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Islamic State has claimed the gruesome killing of a Hindu head priest in Bangladesh using guns and cleavers at a temple in an area bordering India.

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.

Yoga irrelevant without country-wide liquor ban: Nitish

Yoga irrelevant without country-wide liquor ban: Nitish

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

"Yoga is a natural treatment process but liquor addicts cannot perform it. Yoga would be irrelevant unless a ban is imposed on sale of liquor across the country," the Bihar CM said at meeting in Palamau district.

Post-mortem report of woman found hanging does not confirm rape

Post-mortem report of woman found hanging does not confirm rape

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The postmortem report of the 45-year-old woman, whose body was found hanging from a tree in Bahraich on Wednesday, has "not confirmed rape", even as five policemen have been suspended in connection with the case.

Modi lays out red carpet for Hasina, but no Teesta pact

Modi lays out red carpet for Hasina, but no Teesta pact

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

During Hasina's visit, which is her first after Modi assumed office in 2014, the two sides will be signing at least 25 pacts in various key sectors including civil nuclear cooperation and defence, but any agreement on the Teesta water sharing is unlikely to be inked.

Sharad Yadav not to seek fourth term as JD-U president

Sharad Yadav not to seek fourth term as JD-U president

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Sources close to Yadav said he had conveyed to Kumar his view that he was not keen on continuing after leading the party for 10 years and that a new person should be put in command.

Week after rejig, Najma Heptullah quits Modi Cabinet

Week after rejig, Najma Heptullah quits Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla, who had crossed 75 years, resigned on Tuesday from the Union Cabinet along with Minister of State for Heavy Industries G M Siddeshwara.

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Putting up an all-round show, Karnataka defeated Mumbai by 5 wickets in their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy game in Mumbai on Sunday, inside two-and-half days. This was Mumbai's second consecutive loss at home, following their defeat against Railways.

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Growing trees means much more than strewing seeds around; it takes an understanding of local climatic conditions, indigenous strains and partnership with local communities.

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Seventy-one parliamentary constituencies spread across nine states voted in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections.

'Lalu Yadav got what he had sown'

'Lalu Yadav got what he had sown'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday welcomed the conviction of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in the fodder scam case by a special CBI court in Ranchi while the Congress said that the law had taken its course.

FAQ: What is the Vyapam scam?

FAQ: What is the Vyapam scam?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam, most commonly known by its Hindi acronym as the 'Vyapam scam' has been in the headlines on and off throughout the year.

No govt can ensure there is no rape: MP minister

No govt can ensure there is no rape: MP minister

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur has landed in a controversy with his remarks that no government can ensure rape is prevented and action can be taken only after the act, triggering angry reaction from Congress which said he has no right to continue in office.

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

'Rahul Gandhi was given the impression that if the seat was given to me, then the alliance would be broken in all 40 seats.'

Will Ami Bera win a historic third term?

Will Ami Bera win a historic third term?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The only Indian-American in Congress won the election in 2012 and re-election in 2014 by wafer-thin margins. His race this year is officially a 'close contest'.

Jharkhand records high turnout of 61 per cent in 4th phase of polls

Jharkhand records high turnout of 61 per cent in 4th phase of polls

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Polling in 15 constituencies of the state on Sunday ended with 61.08 per cent electorate exercising their franchise in the penultimate phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand as the day passed off peacefully.

So what happens when Anandiben turns 75?

So what happens when Anandiben turns 75?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

In the wake of recent resignation of Union Minister Najma Heptulla due to the undeclared age bar of 75 years for ministers put by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now speculations are rife in Ahmedabad on the fate of Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, who will touch the line in November.

Jharkhand elections: BJP enters pre-poll tie-up with AJSU

Jharkhand elections: BJP enters pre-poll tie-up with AJSU

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday struck an alliance with the All Jharkhand Students Union for the upcoming polls to the 81-member state assembly for which it has given its new partner eight seats.

13 charged over deadly garment factory fire in Bangladesh

13 charged over deadly garment factory fire in Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Thirteen people, including the owners of a garment manufacturing unit, were on Sunday charged with culpable homicide for the death of 112 people in Bangladesh's deadliest factory fire.

Congress threatens GST over government's Gandhi 'vendetta'

Congress threatens GST over government's Gandhi 'vendetta'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The government wants to introduce a nationwide goods and services tax to revive its stalled reform programme.

Pak releases soldier who 'inadvertently' crossed LoC last year

Pak releases soldier who 'inadvertently' crossed LoC last year

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Chandu Chavan's family said as he is now released, the ashes of his grandmother can finally be immersed in a river.

Another Vyapam death: Scribe covering scam takes ill, dies

Another Vyapam death: Scribe covering scam takes ill, dies

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Akshay Singh, who worked for TV Today group, began frothing at the mouth and wad rushed to civil hospital and later to a private hospital, but doctors failed to revive him.

25 linked to Vyapam scam dead, 'natural deaths', says MP minister

25 linked to Vyapam scam dead, 'natural deaths', says MP minister

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Two more accused in the high-profile Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam died in Gwalior and Indore, adding another murkydimension to the massive scandal in which 25 accused and witnesses have died so far.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.