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'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'Because of the UN vote.'

Now, DJ Guetta's Mumbai concert cancelled

Now, DJ Guetta's Mumbai concert cancelled

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Cops say the organisers Sunburn did not complete the 'mandatory requirements and legal formalities'.

'Law and order is better if bars shut early'

'Law and order is better if bars shut early'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Karnataka Home Minister Dr V S Acharya is unmoved by protests after a police crackdown on bars open beyond 11.30 pm. He said that the law will be implemented strictly.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Holi in 'oneness and harmony'

PHOTOS: India celebrates Holi in 'oneness and harmony'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted the nation on the occasion of Holi and said that the festival of colours promotes oneness and harmony as well as bring happiness and prosperity to all.

Two Al Qaeda terrorists arrested in Jamshedpur

Two Al Qaeda terrorists arrested in Jamshedpur

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The two are members of Al Qaeda's sleeper cell and motivate youths of the steel city as well as other parts of Jharkhand to join and expand the organisation, he said.

Murder and hoax bomb threat: Man's twisted way of trying to find love

Murder and hoax bomb threat: Man's twisted way of trying to find love

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A Bengaluru-based techie killed his wife, tried to get his friend arrested, so that he could get closer to the friend's wife whom he was in love with.

4 held in Indore under NSA for attacking health workers

4 held in Indore under NSA for attacking health workers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Under the NSA, people can be detained without a charge for up to 12 months if the authorities are satisfied that the person is a threat to the national security or law and order.

Why has Subhash Chandra invested in a bus start-up?

Why has Subhash Chandra invested in a bus start-up?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Mass mobility in India is in a race when the light turns from yellow to green. Just that this moment has lasted three years. The renewed enthusiasm, however, indicates that the lights may finally be about to change, says Patanjali Pahwa.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Congress pursuing divide and rule policy: Modi in Karnataka

Congress pursuing divide and rule policy: Modi in Karnataka

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Modi lashed out at the Siddaramaiah government over alleged corruption, saying there is not a single minister who is not facing allegations of financial wrongdoing.

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Public bicycle-sharing systems are entering this untapped market.

Woman IT professional murdered in Pune near her office

Woman IT professional murdered in Pune near her office

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Antara Das, who hailed from West Bengal, was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon around 8 pm on Friday night when she was returning home from work near Tathwade area.

Ashwini, Lakshya return to training as badminton resumes

Ashwini, Lakshya return to training as badminton resumes

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Top shuttlers Ashwini Ponnappa and Lakshya Sen are among 20-odd Indian players who have started training at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) in Bengaluru as the sport took its first step towards resumption after the COVID-19 hiatus. Confined to their homes for more than two months due to the nationwide lockdown to contain the health crisis, the shuttlers started training at PPBA after the Sports Authority of India (SAI) laid down rules for resumption of training late last month.

Terror threat to Gujarat, metros too on alert

Terror threat to Gujarat, metros too on alert

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Security was beefed up following a terror alert that said some terrorist have entered the state through Kutch. NSG teams have been sent to Gujarat from Delhi following intelligence inputs, police sources said.

Criminal cases registered against Togadia, organisers

Criminal cases registered against Togadia, organisers

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Criminal cases have been registered against Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia and organisers of 'Hindu Virat Samavesha' for allegedly violating prohibitory orders issued by Bengaluru Police Commissioner M N Reddi.

Train horror: Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derails leaving 9 dead and 18 critical

Train horror: Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derails leaving 9 dead and 18 critical

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

9 passengers were killed and 16 seriously injured when 9 bogies derailed.

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The strident support from the hotels comes at a time when the industry is itself caught off guard with a sharp dip in both in-bound traffic from foreign markets, reduced domestic traction as well as a total shut-down of MICE business that has led the country top players by market cap to lose over half their value in just a little over a month.

'Have to examine if resignations are genuine'

'Have to examine if resignations are genuine'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Asserting he will abide by rules, the speaker said he will take a "just decision which may be of convenience to some and inconvenience to some."

Govt rolls back stricter PF withdrawal norms

Govt rolls back stricter PF withdrawal norms

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In a placatory move, the labour ministry also said it was contemplating permitting withdrawal of all accumulations by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's subscribers on grounds like purchase of house, serious illness, marriage and professional education of children.

'Sleazy' email to Prez lands MTech student in soup

'Sleazy' email to Prez lands MTech student in soup

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Although the exact contents of the mail are unknown, sources said it was deemed 'sleazy' and a complaint was lodged with the Delhi police. The police in turn managed to track down the IP address from which the email was sent and tracked the person down

I-T raids Karnataka minister for 3rd day; CM cries foul

I-T raids Karnataka minister for 3rd day; CM cries foul

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

CM Siddaramaiah called it a 'politically motivated' move.

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'

4 accused in Hyd rape-murder case killed in encounter

4 accused in Hyd rape-murder case killed in encounter

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The four men, all lorry workers, aged between 20 and 24, were arrested on November 29 for allegedly raping and killing the woman by smothering her and later burning her body.

3 Kashmiris detained in Mumbai

3 Kashmiris detained in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Three Kashmiri youths were detained for questioning by the police during search operations carried out in Mumbai, a senior police official said on Tuesday. Raids were carried out in multiple hotels and lodges across Mumbai as part of security measures following serial blasts in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, the official said.

'There is only one law and that is the law of nature!'

'There is only one law and that is the law of nature!'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

'Nature doesn't bother even if the Supreme Court says it is legal!' 'If something is in the wrong place, it will be damaged or destroyed by nature.'

Pulwama attack fallout: Kashmiri students fear for their security

Pulwama attack fallout: Kashmiri students fear for their security

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Several Kashmiris claimed they were harassed and attacked after the terrorist attack in Pulwama district in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force men were killed.

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'The government had a vaccine from January.' 'The government should have given the vaccine to all population above the age of 45, right from the start.' 'Each state has its own problems, but as far as vaccine coverage in India is concerned, there have been mistakes.'

Karnataka defers Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka defers Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

CM Siddaramaiah has called legislature session on September 23 to discuss the SC's direction.

Sasikala's nephew Dinakaran to be AIADMK's candidate for R K Nagar by-poll

Sasikala's nephew Dinakaran to be AIADMK's candidate for R K Nagar by-poll

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Dinakaran, who was expelled from the AIADMK in 2011, was re-inducted into the party last month by Sasikala after he expressed regret for his alleged anti-party activities.

Shami becomes victim of trolls once again

Shami becomes victim of trolls once again

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

India pacer Mohammad Shami has once again become a victim of social media trolling after he posted pictures of his wife during their daughter's second birthday celebrations.

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different farmers' bodies blocked state and national highways at several places on Saturday, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Karnataka BJP govt cancells 'La Tomatina' festival

Karnataka BJP govt cancells 'La Tomatina' festival

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Friday ordered cancellation of 'La Tomatina' festival, a Spanish import in which participants throw tomatoes at each other, slated to be held in Bengaluru and in Mysore on Sunday.

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

There is a lot of police action on the ground and even inter-state movement has been stopped, because of which deliveries of essential items via platforms, such as Flipkart, Amazon, Grofers, and Milkbasket, aren't happening. Food-delivery firms -- Swiggy and Zomato -- are facing similar challenges, according to the sources.

60 per cent of IS Twitter handler's followers are non-Muslims

60 per cent of IS Twitter handler's followers are non-Muslims

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

More than 60 per cent followers of Mehdi Masroor Biswas, the Bengaluru-based executive, who was running a pro-Islamic State Twitter account, were non-Muslims and a majority of his Muslim followers were from western countries, particularly the United Kingdom, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A total of 1,177 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Bilaspur special train, which departed at 4 pm, while 1,122 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Dibrugarh special train that departed at 4:45 pm.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Gauri Lankesh laid to rest with state honours

Gauri Lankesh laid to rest with state honours

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Even as the Union home ministry sought a report from the state government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says he has an 'open mind' for a CBI probe in the case.

16 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks crushed by goods train

16 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks crushed by goods train

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The migrant workers were walking along the rail tracks apparently to escape the attention of police. A video clip from the scene of the tragedy shows the bodies of migrant workers lying on the tracks and nearby with their meagre personal belongings scattered around.

13 suspects arrested belonged to 'Army of Caliph of India'

13 suspects arrested belonged to 'Army of Caliph of India'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In a crackdown ahead of Republic Day, the National Investigation Agency has arrested 13 suspected Islamic State sympathisers for plotting attacks in different parts of the country.

5 bombs found in Dharwad, Karnataka

5 bombs found in Dharwad, Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

A fifth bomb has been found in Dharwad in north Karnataka, a city which is around 400 km from Bengaluru. All the five bombs have been found around the Singanahalli bridge and the police now say that the main intention was to blow up the bridge and cause panic in the area.