News for 'Banda'

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Fifty-nine members of delegations visiting 33 world capitals, reaching millions of people, giving one message, in one language, in one voice -- is an unprecedented world movement, observes former BJP MP Tarun Vijay, former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.

Bandits calling the shots in Banda?

Bandits calling the shots in Banda?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Congress candidate from Banda Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh, Vivek Kumar Singh, has complained to Election Commission that dacoits in the region are terrorising villagers to vote for a particular party amid reports that bandits are calling the shots in Banda.

Portion of 185-year-old UP mosque demolished for highway widening

Portion of 185-year-old UP mosque demolished for highway widening

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The mosque's management committee chief, however, claimed that the Noori Masjid in Lalauli town was built in 1839 while the road around it came up only in 1956, and said they have already moved the Allahabad high court which will take up the petition on December 12.

UP man seeks MEA intervention to save daughter on death row in UAE

UP man seeks MEA intervention to save daughter on death row in UAE

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Shahzadi Khan, currently imprisoned in Abu Dhabi's Al Wathba jail, has been sentenced to death by a court for the death of a child who was under her care.

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.

Indian woman on death row in UAE already executed: Govt

Indian woman on death row in UAE already executed: Govt

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

An Indian woman sentenced to death in Abu Dhabi for the alleged murder of a four-month-old child has been executed on February 15, the Delhi High Court was informed on Monday. The woman, Shahzadi Khan, was handed over to the Abu Dhabi police on February 10, 2023 and sentenced to death on July 31, 2023. Her father, Shabbir Khan, had filed a petition seeking information about her well-being. The court was informed that the woman's last rites will be held on March 5.

Mukhtar Ansari poisoned in jail, alleges brother

Mukhtar Ansari poisoned in jail, alleges brother

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district early Tuesday with a complaint of abdominal pain.

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Banda chief judicial magistrate Bhagwan Das Gupta appointed Garima Singh, additional chief judicial magistrate (MP-MLA Court Banda) as the investigating officer in the case, the official said.

Banda rape: Now, BSP MLA says he's impotent

Banda rape: Now, BSP MLA says he's impotent

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

In a new twist to the Banda minor rape case, the accused Bahujan Samaj Party member of Legislative Assembly Pushottam Narain Dwivedi has claimed that he is impotent.

Mukhtar Ansari's son alleges 'slow poisoning' in jail

Mukhtar Ansari's son alleges 'slow poisoning' in jail

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Mukhtar Ansari was subjected to slow poisoning in jail, Umar Ansari, the son of the gangster-turned-politician who died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda, alleged early Friday.

UP CM issues fresh directives after Kumbh stampede

UP CM issues fresh directives after Kumbh stampede

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Adityanath asked the chief secretary and the director general of police to conduct a thorough review of the Maha Kumbh Mela arrangements on Thursday. "Every aspect related to security and public convenience must be carefully examined to ensure seamless arrangements for Basant Panchami," he said.

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ansari was taken to the Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda from the district jail after his health deteriorated.

No poison detected in Mukhtar Ansari's viscera: Officials

No poison detected in Mukhtar Ansari's viscera: Officials

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Ansari's brother Afzal said they do not trust either the postmortem or the viscera reports.

Autopsy confirms Mukhtar Ansari died of heart attack

Autopsy confirms Mukhtar Ansari died of heart attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Ansari's family has alleged that he died due to "slow poisoning" in the jail.

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu pilgrimage, commenced in Prayagraj, India on Monday, with over 40 lakh people taking the first holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the event, which runs until February 26, will elevate India's ancient cultural and religious traditions to global prominence.

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The mercury breached the 46-degree Celsius mark in several places such as Allahabad (46.8 degrees Celsius) and Jhansi (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Uttar Pradesh; Sports Complex (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Delhi; Ganganagar (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Rajasthan; Nowgong (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Madhya Pradesh; and Maharashtra's Chandrapur (46.4 degrees Celsius).

Banda rape: Mayawati orders BSP MLA's arrest

Banda rape: Mayawati orders BSP MLA's arrest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday issued orders for the arrest of Bahujan Samaj Party member of Parliament Purshottam Naresh Dwivedi and his three aides after the Crime Branch submitted its preliminary report confirming that they gang raped a 17-year-old Dalit girl in Banda, about 180 km from Lucknow.

'Manoj Bajpayee Is Our Desi Superstar'

'Manoj Bajpayee Is Our Desi Superstar'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'He is the action hero born from our streets.'

UP cop suspended, another faces action over pro-Mukhtar Ansari posts

UP cop suspended, another faces action over pro-Mukhtar Ansari posts

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

A day after Ansari's burial, police constable Faiyaz Khan, posted at a police station in Lucknow, allegedly made certain comments in favour of the gangster-politician on his WhatsApp status and also raised doubts over his death.

Fire extinguisher on rail track sparks scare in UP

Fire extinguisher on rail track sparks scare in UP

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The railway officials launched an investigation jointly with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) and found there was no criminal intent behind the act.

Vijay's Villain Act Wins An Award

Vijay's Villain Act Wins An Award

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Times Of India Film Awards OTT Edition 2023 awards saw Bollywood's talents being acknowledged and honoured.

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

People had also started gathering at Mukhtar Ansari's residence in Ghazipur and there was a large deployment of security personnel around the house.

Mulayam govt wanted to save him: Ex-DSP, who slapped POTA on Mukhtar Ansari

Mulayam govt wanted to save him: Ex-DSP, who slapped POTA on Mukhtar Ansari

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'The Mulayam government pressurised officials, IG-Range, DIG, and SP-STF were transferred, even I was made to resign within 15 days'

Banda rape case: CBI registers case against BSP MLA

Banda rape case: CBI registers case against BSP MLA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday registered a case against Bahujan Samaj Party member of Parliament Purushottam Dwivedi and four others in the alleged rape of a minor Dalit girl in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh in December last year.

Did SRK Dance With 1,000 Dancers?

Did SRK Dance With 1,000 Dancers?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Shah Rukh Khan on Monday morning unveiled the new poster for the first song of his coming movie, Jawan.

After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Based on the complaint filed by the rail staff police has lodged an FIR against unknown persons regarding the matter.

Finally got justice widow of cop shot dead by Mukhtar Ansari gang

Finally got justice widow of cop shot dead by Mukhtar Ansari gang

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

'This should have happened long ago. God took a long time, but did good'

Banda minor rape case: SC notices to UP govt, CBI

Banda minor rape case: SC notices to UP govt, CBI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government and the Central Bureau of Investigation on a plea for a judicial probe into the alleged rape of a Dalit girl by Banda legislator Purushottam Naresh Dwivedi.

Thousands join Mukhtar Ansari's funeral in Ghazipur

Thousands join Mukhtar Ansari's funeral in Ghazipur

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The body was brought to the family's ancestral burial ground, about half a km from their residence, where a grave was dug on Friday near that of Mukhtar Ansari's parents.

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

As Inter-Services Intelligence, the notorious Pakistan spy agency infamous for its clandestine support to most of the major terror attacks in India, made its maiden overt presence on Indian soil, curious citizens tried to catch a glimpse of "ISI ka Banda" (the ISI man).

'Every Emotion Is Difficult To Achieve'

'Every Emotion Is Difficult To Achieve'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Manoj Bajpayee returns to entertain us in his 100th film, Bhaiyya Ji.

PSG back to their best; Dortmund stage epic comeback

PSG back to their best; Dortmund stage epic comeback

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Paris St. Germain's unbeaten start to their Ligue 1 season continued on Friday with a comfortable 3-1 win over Rennes at the Parc des Princes that saw Bradley Barcola score twice to keep them top of the standings.

20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, sabotage suspected

20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, sabotage suspected

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Twenty coaches of the Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur early Saturday after the engine hit an 'object placed on the track'.

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh disowns mother's statement

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh disowns mother's statement

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh has distanced himself from his mother's statement in which she had said that her son was not a Khalistani supporter, according to a statement issued by the Khadoor Sahib MP.

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

No respite from heat; Churu, Banda sizzle above 47C

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

There was no relief for the national capital, with the mercury crossing the 44C mark in some parts of the city.

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP, which romped to power in 2019 on the back of an unequivocal mandate from UP, winning 62 of its 80 seats, was cut to size this time and had to be content with only 33 seats.

India's First Outdoor Museum Park

India's First Outdoor Museum Park

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Developed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the park showcases sculptures of various freedom fighters.

Mukhtar Ansari's brother, DM spar during his funeral

Mukhtar Ansari's brother, DM spar during his funeral

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Thousands of people from Ghazipur district and nearby areas turned up to attend the last rites of Mukhtar Ansari who died of cardiac arrest in Banda on Thursday.

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Rediff.com24 May 2024

A film with a one-line plot, needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue, and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist. Karki makes a Rajinikanth kind of actioner (Bhaiyya Ji fights with a bidi in his mouth) but with a realistic soul, and falls between two boats.