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NGO funding: Delhi court rejects plea to book Khurshids

NGO funding: Delhi court rejects plea to book Khurshids

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Union Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife Louise for alleged criminal misappropriation of funds meant for a family-run trust, saying it has no "territorial jurisdiction".

Maharashtra's Solapur and Akkalkot may be handed over to Karnataka: Uddhav

Maharashtra's Solapur and Akkalkot may be handed over to Karnataka: Uddhav

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

'I fear that Karnataka is going to the polls next year and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has staked claim to Akkalkot and Solapur'

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Floral tributes were paid on Friday to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008.

Date Night For Rakul-Jackky

Date Night For Rakul-Jackky

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A screening of Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor's new release Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya was held in Mumbai on Thursday night.

Will win by a bigger margin, says Brij Bhushan's son

Will win by a bigger margin, says Brij Bhushan's son

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Karan Bhushan rejects the charges against his father, saying the "allegations are political and made up. We will challenge them in court".

Mann to take oath as Punjab CM today, only AAP leaders to attend

Mann to take oath as Punjab CM today, only AAP leaders to attend

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Besides Kejriwal, no other chief minister will be present in the oath-taking ceremony, according to AAP sources.

Farmer unions call for Bharat Bandh on March 26

Farmer unions call for Bharat Bandh on March 26

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at the Delhi border points --- Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur --- for over four months, demanding the repeal of farm laws and a legal guarantee on the minimum support price for their crops.

If BJP is crossing 400 mark, then why...: Kanhaiya Kumar

If BJP is crossing 400 mark, then why...: Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

'If one looks at it closely, this reflects the BJP's frustration and its fear of defeat'

How the BJP has outwitted the Congress

How the BJP has outwitted the Congress

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

There are two national political parties in India, but only one of them seems to be any good at politics, says Mihir S Sharma.

Param Bir's letter: Cong seeks probe by committee

Param Bir's letter: Cong seeks probe by committee

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Wednesday demanded probe by a committee headed by a judge to get 'more clarity' on the issue of corruption allegations against state home minister Anil Deshmukh.

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Just being recognised for all my efforts towards the game feels good.'

NCB officials attacked during raid in Mumbai; 3 held

NCB officials attacked during raid in Mumbai; 3 held

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

As the NCB team reached Bhagat Singh Nagar locality in Goregaon, around 50 people, including women, gathered there and later attacked members of the central anti-narcotics agency, the official said.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

Pushkar Dhami's dilemma: Party won, CM lost

Pushkar Dhami's dilemma: Party won, CM lost

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The ruling party appears set to form the government in Uttarakhand again, the first time in the state's 21-year history that a party will come to power for a second term in a row.

Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority in the assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order the status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned.

Readers' Pick: 20 Things We LOVE About Andaz Apna Apna

Readers' Pick: 20 Things We LOVE About Andaz Apna Apna

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Here's what YOU love about the cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna.

That February when 'Hindus' lost American citizenship

That February when 'Hindus' lost American citizenship

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Even as February 2017 will be remembered for the fight Americans have put up for the rights of immigrants, South Asian Americans recall the February of 1923 when the US Supreme Court barred South Asians from becoming citizens.

PIX: Amrita Rao, the budding fashionista

PIX: Amrita Rao, the budding fashionista

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The actress will be seen playing an elegant role in Prakash Jha's Satyagraha, which releases this Friday.

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India have sent an 84-strong contingent of para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history -- a heady mix of youth and experience, for the Paralympic Games, starting in Paris on Wednesday.

No govt exists in Maha when rains are wreaking havoc: Raut

No govt exists in Maha when rains are wreaking havoc: Raut

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

"Maharashtra is again under a lockdown. Nearly 100 people have died due to floods," he said.

HC allows youth to hold anit-rape protest at Jantar Mantar

HC allows youth to hold anit-rape protest at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The Delhi high court on Monday extended by five more days its permission to a 25-year-old youth to hold peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar against the December 16 brutal gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old paramedic.

Operation Bhushan: Accused's family bears the brunt

Operation Bhushan: Accused's family bears the brunt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

It has been a tough few days for families of the self-appointed moral brigade, which attacked Supreme Court lawyer and Team Anna member, Prashant Bhushan. Sahim Salim reports.

Surprises galore as Shinde sworn in as Maharashtra CM, ex-CM Fadnavis his deputy

Surprises galore as Shinde sworn in as Maharashtra CM, ex-CM Fadnavis his deputy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister, while the BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy chief minister.

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gadar 2 was made with the purpose of entertaining people and not to perpetuate enmity between neighbouring countries.'

After Punjab win, AAP eyes expansion in South India

After Punjab win, AAP eyes expansion in South India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party has decided to launch a massive membership drive in the southern states to build on the momentum of its stupendous victory in the Punjab assembly polls.

Row erupts over Netaji portrait at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Row erupts over Netaji portrait at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

A row has erupted over a portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose which was unveiled by the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with people on social media stating that the artwork is that of an actor who played him in a biopic.

Poster on Ramdev's aide triggers controversy

Poster on Ramdev's aide triggers controversy

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

A poster showing Ramdev's close aide Balakrishna alongside Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters at his protest venue on Thursday triggered a controversy following which the yoga guru expressed regret.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Dhami is often regarded as a protg of Maharashtra Governor and former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, whom he served as an Officer on Special Duty and an adviser.

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The actor, known for her provocative and often inflammatory statements, posted a series of questions on Instagram, also bringing in Partition as well as Mahatma Gandhi and alleging that he let Bhagat Singh die and did not support Subhas Chandra Bose.

The Ten Worst Films of Ajay Devgn

The Ten Worst Films of Ajay Devgn

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Bol Bachchan might be doing well at the box office but it hasn't received a good response from the critics.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

'Mumbai is a very harsh, lonely place for newcomers'

'Mumbai is a very harsh, lonely place for newcomers'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Sidharth Malhotra gets candid. Bollywood's newest prince charming talks about his student years, his acting debut and more.

Cong faces flak for comments on revolutionaries

Cong faces flak for comments on revolutionaries

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

The comments, made in the latest edition of Congress newsletter Sandesh commemmorating the anniversary celebrations of Indian freedom fighters, have drawn criticism from different quarters.

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The 68th National Film Awards saw actors from across India get together for the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.

The Ten Worst Films of Ajay Devgn

The Ten Worst Films of Ajay Devgn

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Bol Bachchan might be doing well at the box office but it hasn't received a good response from the critics.

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Thackeray, 59, became the third Sena leader after Manohar Joshi and Narayan Rane to occupy the top post.

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the work to set up an international standard memorial of Dr B R Ambedkar at the Indu Mill Compound in Mumbai will be completed at the earliest.

Channi's nephew arrested by ED ahead of Punjab polls

Channi's nephew arrested by ED ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

On January 18, the agency had raided his premises and claimed to have seized about Rs 8 crore cash.