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Speculation rife as BJP leaders meet DK Shivakumar

Speculation rife as BJP leaders meet DK Shivakumar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Amid speculations of Operation Hasta' going on in Karnataka to woo Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to join the Congress, former BJP minister B C Patil and ex-MLA Narasimha Naik met Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar during the birthday party of noted Kannada film actor Sudeep Sanjeev, who is popularly known as Sudeep.

New book claims Israel tried to blackmail Bill Clinton

New book claims Israel tried to blackmail Bill Clinton

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A new tell-all book has claimed that former United States president Bill Clinton's steamy phone sex with Monica Lewinsky was listened in by British spooks and was also used for blackmail by Israel.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

MUDA scam: Withdraw showcause issued to CM, K'taka govt urges guv

MUDA scam: Withdraw showcause issued to CM, K'taka govt urges guv

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The council of ministers discussed the showcause notice, and alleged that it was a "gross misuse of the constitutional office' of the governor and said that a concerted effort is being made to destabilise a lawfully elected majority government in Karnataka for political considerations.

Man held for 'raping' girl in Gujarat, police call it 'love jihad' case

Man held for 'raping' girl in Gujarat, police call it 'love jihad' case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Asim Nizam Shaikh, a resident of Khergam town of Navsari district, was arrested on Tuesday from Vasai near Mumbai 'in a case of love jihad', as per a police statement.

Bookie Anil Jaisinghani arrested in Amruta Fadnavis bribery attempt case

Bookie Anil Jaisinghani arrested in Amruta Fadnavis bribery attempt case

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Mumbai police on Monday nabbed suspected bookie Anil Jaisinghani from Gujarat, days after his daughter Aniksha Jaisinghani was arrested for allegedly trying to blackmail and bribe the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, an officia

Ex-model accused in gangster's death shot in the head in Gurugram

Ex-model accused in gangster's death shot in the head in Gurugram

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

A former model who was one of the accused in a gangster's murder in an alleged fake police encounter in Mumbai was shot dead in a hotel in Gurugram months after she was granted bail, the police said on Wednesday.

Will Nitin Gadkari Replace Modi?

Will Nitin Gadkari Replace Modi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'Whether somebody else can take up (Narendra Modi's position) the answer to it is yes but for that (to happen) some kind of crisis must come and in that crisis Modi must lose the (trust) vote.' 'Only then another candidate from the BJP can come and most likely it could be Nitin Gadkari because he enjoys the confidence (of the RSS as well as that of BJP MPs).'

Which Movie Did Nushrratt Watch?

Which Movie Did Nushrratt Watch?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Film folk arrived to watch singer Guru Randhawa make his acting debut in a feature film called Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay in the film's special screening.

Man blackmails Minister V K Singh's wife, demands Rs 2 crore

Man blackmails Minister V K Singh's wife, demands Rs 2 crore

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

In her complaint lodged at Tughlaq Road police station, Singh alleged that Pradeep Chauhan, a resident of Gurgaon, had even threatened her of "dire consequences".

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Kerala actress seeks fresh probe into leak of assault videos

Kerala actress seeks fresh probe into leak of assault videos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

In her plea, the victim claimed that a mere reading of the inquiry report with regard to the illegal access of the devices indicates that the authority carrying out the probe "never conducted a fair, free and complete" investigation as directed by the high court.

Cyber criminals make woman lawyer strip on camera, send Rs 14 lakh

Cyber criminals make woman lawyer strip on camera, send Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A woman lawyer in Bengaluru fell prey to cyber criminals and during 'video arrest' for two days she not only lost money to the tune of Rs 14.57 lakh but also posed nude on camera for them, police sources said on Tuesday.

Govt using probe agencies to do hafta-vasooli: Cong

Govt using probe agencies to do hafta-vasooli: Cong

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

In his letter to Sitharaman, Venugopal said media reports have exposed the alleged "quid-pro-quo between BJP and several firms, which in a strange coincidence donated to it, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax Department (IT) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and others, raided or searched those enterprises".

Kirit Somaiya under fire over objectionable video; Fadnavis assures probe

Kirit Somaiya under fire over objectionable video; Fadnavis assures probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya has come under opposition fire over a purported video of the former MP that showed him in a compromising position, even as Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday promised a detailed probe into the matter.

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.'

Sacked Rajasthan minister releases 3 pages of 'red diary', alleges graft in RCA poll

Sacked Rajasthan minister releases 3 pages of 'red diary', alleges graft in RCA poll

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Sacked Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha on Wednesday made public three pages of the purported "red diary" which he has claimed contains the details of financial misdeeds of the Congress government and cited their contents to allege corruption in Rajasthan Cricket Association election.

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in row over slapping disciple in viral video

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in row over slapping disciple in viral video

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Khan's name started trending on X hours after the 1.03-minute clip went viral, with many users calling out the singer for his misbehaviour.

Kejriwal cries blackmail as Delhi heads for 10-hour power cuts

Kejriwal cries blackmail as Delhi heads for 10-hour power cuts

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused BSES discoms of trying to "blackmail" the government by threatening power cuts upto 10 hours a day, and warned them of strict action including possible cancellation of licenses.

Days after abandoned coup attempt in Russia, Putin's stern warning

Days after abandoned coup attempt in Russia, Putin's stern warning

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

In a televised address to the nation on Monday, Putin said that since the start of the events, steps were taken on his orders to avoid large-scale bloodshed, as he thanked the Russians for endurance and support.

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Among the many reasons to watch Murder In Mahim is that it may be a chance to wipe out -- if it is achievable by a Web series -- the air of judgment towards those who do not conform to the majority's idea of normal, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

BJD sacks party vice-president critical of Naveen Patnaik

BJD sacks party vice-president critical of Naveen Patnaik

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Ruling Biju Janata Dal vice-president Soumya Ranjan Patnaik was removed from his post on Tuesday, months before the simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha polls in Odisha for allegedly writing critical editorials in his Odia daily.

Sana Khan murder: Husband used BJP functionary as honey-trap for sextortion

Sana Khan murder: Husband used BJP functionary as honey-trap for sextortion

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Khan became part of the racket in March 2021, which continued till her death, he said.

INDIA bloc slams Modi for 'Ram temple-bulldozer' claim

INDIA bloc slams Modi for 'Ram temple-bulldozer' claim

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Kharge accused PM Modi of inciting people over the issues "that the Congress will never do".

No one can blackmail the party: SP on Azam Khan controversy

No one can blackmail the party: SP on Azam Khan controversy

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

As controversy continues over senior Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan keeping away from its Agra meet, Samajwadi Party on Friday said no one can "blackmail" the party as nobody has the stature which supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav enjoys among the Muslim community.

Anand Actor Seema Deo Passes Away

Anand Actor Seema Deo Passes Away

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Veteran actor Seema Deo, remembered for her roles in Anand and Kora Kagaz, passed into the ages on Thursday morning due to age-related ailments, her filmmaker son Abhinay Deo said.

Delhi faces blackout risk, Kejriwal accuses power firms of blackmail

Delhi faces blackout risk, Kejriwal accuses power firms of blackmail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Areas in East and Central Delhi face a blackout risk from Saturday as the State-run National Thermal Power Corporation on Friday rejected the Delhi government's plea not to stop electricity supply to the BSES Yamuna Power Ltd for defaulting on payments.

365,300 Crimes Against Women

365,300 Crimes Against Women

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Cruelty by husband or his relatives accounted for 38.3 per cent of all crimes against women.

Will file defamation case against news channels which are...: Shivakumar

Will file defamation case against news channels which are...: Shivakumar

Rediff.com17 May 2023

"If the high command wants, I am ready to take up the responsibility," the former deputy chief minister told reporters while demanding that a Dalit should become CM.

Ex-model's body found in Haryana canal 11 days after murder

Ex-model's body found in Haryana canal 11 days after murder

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Eleven days after she was shot dead in a Gurugram hotel, the body of ex-model Divya Pahuja was recovered from a canal in Haryana's Fatehabad district on Saturday, police said.

Loan app's harassment behind Kerala couple's suicide?

Loan app's harassment behind Kerala couple's suicide?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The relatives have lodged a complaint with the police alleging that the instant loan app's depraved tactics to recover a loan borrowed by the family is likely to have led to them taking the extreme step.

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Real Madrid striker is accused of complicity in the alleged targeting of midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, who plays for the Greek Super League club Olympiacos. Prosecutors allege that Benzema encouraged Valbuena, 37, to pay the blackmailers.

Stop govt guarantee schemes if...: K'taka Cong MLA

Stop govt guarantee schemes if...: K'taka Cong MLA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

While the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party hit out at the MLA and the Congress government, Shivakumar seeking to clarify, said no guarantee scheme will be stopped and it will be continued for five years.

Real Madrid's Benzema gets suspended jail term in sex tape trial

Real Madrid's Benzema gets suspended jail term in sex tape trial

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international team mate over a sex tape on Wednesday and sentenced to a one-year suspended jail term.

PDP rubbishes Azad's claim on party's tie-up with Congress in 2002

PDP rubbishes Azad's claim on party's tie-up with Congress in 2002

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The former bureaucrat, who was a close aide of Sayeed, wondered how a party with just 16 members could "blackmail" Gandhi on government formation.

Wrestler Khali accused of slapping toll plaza employee in Ludhiana

Wrestler Khali accused of slapping toll plaza employee in Ludhiana

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Dalip Singh Rana, better known as The Great Khali, has been accused of slapping a toll worker in Ludhiana, a charge rejected by the former WWE wrestler who claimed that the toll plaza employees misbehaved with him.

Cong, BJP spar after ED officer caught taking bribe in TN

Cong, BJP spar after ED officer caught taking bribe in TN

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

An Enforcement Directorate officer was arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a a government employee, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), said on Friday.

Gujarat: 14 more held for harassing interfaith couples

Gujarat: 14 more held for harassing interfaith couples

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Days after the arrest of three persons in Gujarat's Vadodara city for allegedly targeting interfaith couples, harassing them and uploading their videos on social media, 14 more have been apprehended in connection with the case, the police said on Thursday.