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Pathankot attack: Pak JIT to record statements of witnesses from Thursday

Pathankot attack: Pak JIT to record statements of witnesses from Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The visiting Pakistani JIT will begin recording the statements of the witnesses in the Pathankot terror attack case from Thursday.

BJP foundation based on lies, 2G verdict vindicated our stand: Rahul

BJP foundation based on lies, 2G verdict vindicated our stand: Rahul

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Gandhi on Friday chaired his first CWC meeting after being elected as the party chief.

Who will come out on top in Uttar Pradesh?

Who will come out on top in Uttar Pradesh?

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Analysts believe that the strong Modi wave in the state will help the saffron party win 35 to 40 seats much to the detriment of the Congress and Samajwadi Party, who are fighting the anti-incumbency factor at the Centre and state respectively. Bikash Mohapatra reports.

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Paytm employee, who tested positive for the contagious disease with flu like symptoms on Wednesday, came in touch with 91 people in Gurgaon, an official said, citing his counterpart in the suburban town.

Stage set for Saturday's Rajya sabha polls

Stage set for Saturday's Rajya sabha polls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A lot is riding on the Rajya sabha polls that are scheduled for Saturday. Major parties are whisking away candidates of other parties, while protecting their own, MLAs are being sent to 'camps' in the final countdown to the polls for 57 seats. Here is a state-by-state look:

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

A large number of people took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi on Sunday in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law.

10 Sonam Kapoor roles to take note of

10 Sonam Kapoor roles to take note of

Rediff.com29 May 2018

In her just-above-a-decade-long career, says Sukanya Verma, the 32 year old has worked in a wide range of movies that reflect a free spirit, a fangirl, a feminist and (occasionally) a fool.

Samajwadi showdown: 5,000 SUVs part of Akhilesh's 'Rath Yatra'

Samajwadi showdown: 5,000 SUVs part of Akhilesh's 'Rath Yatra'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

With Diwali failing to thaw strained ties in the Mulayam clan, a show of strength is on the cards as Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav takes out his 'Rath Yatra' on November 3, two days before ruling SP's silver jubilee show organised by his uncle Shivpal Yadav.

'Jairams and the Sibals have been God's gift to Congress'

'Jairams and the Sibals have been God's gift to Congress'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

A day ahead of polling in Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday expressed confidence that his issue-centric campaign will succeed against the "rude and discourteous" campaign of his Congress rival Amarinder Singh.

Sports Shorts: Semenya athletics drama angers South Africa

Sports Shorts: Semenya athletics drama angers South Africa

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Ahead of the pronouncement of the sentence, police have left nothing to chance and have taken important functionaries of the sect, who could gather followers, into preventive custody.

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Sports Shorts: Saina advances at Korea Open; Aditi to miss India Open

Sports Shorts: Saina advances at Korea Open; Aditi to miss India Open

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Andhra CM charged the BJP and Centre with 'mud-slinging' and trying to 'damage his credibility'.

India at Asiad: No gold but lot of silver linings in track-and-field

India at Asiad: No gold but lot of silver linings in track-and-field

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

It was a day when India counted the silvers, a total of five, even though there was no gold in the tally.

10 GLORIOUS MOMENTS from Oscars 2019

10 GLORIOUS MOMENTS from Oscars 2019

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma gives us a recap of the 91st Academy Awards.

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

From linking innovation with supply of inputs to providing contract farming, the private sector can help agriculture move to the next stage of development.

Rape, molestation and robbery: Uber cabbie's criminal past revealed

Rape, molestation and robbery: Uber cabbie's criminal past revealed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Uber cab driver accused of raping a 27-year-old executive has been a serial sexual offender and was out on bail in a rape case in 2013 besides being involved in similar case in 2011, police said on Tuesday calling him a 'big time rogue'.

Modi, world leaders to attend Jay-Z, Sting event at Central Park

Modi, world leaders to attend Jay-Z, Sting event at Central Park

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Around 60,000 people are expected to attend the free Global Poverty Project Global Citizens festival in Central Park on September 26. One of them will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday refused to vacate the stay granted by it last month on Haryana government's decision to grant reservation to Jats.

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

UK advises India against pursuing Shankaran extradition

UK advises India against pursuing Shankaran extradition

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

India has been advised by British prosecutors not to appeal further for the extradition of Ravi Shankaran, the key accused in the Naval War Room leaks case.

Deadlock on GST continues; fingers crossed, says Jaitley

Deadlock on GST continues; fingers crossed, says Jaitley

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

The council, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, will meet again on December 11 and 12 to hammer out the differences.

20 Things We Love About Satya

20 Things We Love About Satya

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Celebrating one of Bollywood's finest cult classics, as it turns 20.

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SOPs, issued against the backdrop of the government's plans to open up the economy, say an entire office building need not be closed if one or two cases of COVID-19 are reported there and work can resume after disinfection as per the laid down protocols. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours and all the staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, the ministry said in its 'SOPs on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices'.

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued show cause notice to Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary to explain why its order on the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee recommendations has not be implemented so far.

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Savouring Spielberg's fierce, fine movie; salivating over MAMI's line-up; gobbling a Shrek cake; visualising a desi Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants with Alia, Bhumi and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

India, US to sign decade-long defence framework pact

India, US to sign decade-long defence framework pact

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter will sign a fresh 10-year defence framework agreement with India on Wednesday

Vintage! Pure Gold!

Vintage! Pure Gold!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

We take a look at vintage two-wheelers on display at the just-concluded Auto Expo 2016.

Why banks are uncomfortable with bankruptcy code

Why banks are uncomfortable with bankruptcy code

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Recent tribunal rulings open prospects of large haircuts and barriers to auctioning of personal guarantees, among other issues

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

CBI on Monday submitted a list of five witnesses, including Anil Ambani, who are scheduled to be called for recording of their statements before the court.

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He had no airs about his talent, he did not intellectualise it, he just lived and breathed acting.

Hit-and-run case: Salman alleges evidence was manufactured against him

Hit-and-run case: Salman alleges evidence was manufactured against him

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Alleging that "evidence had been manufactured to falsely implicate him" in the 2002 hit-and-run case, Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Friday told the trial court in Mumbai.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

How Muzaffarnagar riots will impact 2014 elections

How Muzaffarnagar riots will impact 2014 elections

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Though Muslims have been trusted allies of Jats since the days of former Prime Minister Charan Singh, experts feel the alliance has had its share of strains following his death in 1987

Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory

Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Traffic is muddled and lacklustre in its set-up, feels Sukanya Verma.

BJP complains to EC against Rahul Gandhi's 'communal' speech

BJP complains to EC against Rahul Gandhi's 'communal' speech

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission seeking action against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct by appealing to votes on communal lines and inciting hatred among different communities.

Has Rahul Gandhi lost appeal within his own party?

Has Rahul Gandhi lost appeal within his own party?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's style of functioning, his preconceived opinions and lack of patience has distanced him from the party cadre. Anita Katyal reports.

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Bihar government on Wednesday issued shoot-at-sight orders against troublemakers and made tight security arrangements to ensure violence free polling in 6 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats to be held on Thursday.

Indian protests won't change America's Pakistan policy

Indian protests won't change America's Pakistan policy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

'India's real concern is that cash-strapped Pakistan is keeping its military hardware well oiled on American money,' says Rajeev Sharma.