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Jat agitation: Army called in, curfew imposed in Rohtak and Bhiwandi

Jat agitation: Army called in, curfew imposed in Rohtak and Bhiwandi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Army was on Friday called in for deployment in eight districts of Haryana after one person was killed and 21 were injured in police action as Jat stir for quota turned violent and the rampaging mobs set ablaze the house of state's Finance Minister besides several government and private properties.

Olympic-bound wrestler is living her father's dream

Olympic-bound wrestler is living her father's dream

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Anshu Malik is one of the four Indian woman wrestlers to have qualified for the Olympics

Senate okays Indian-American Neomi Rao for federal judgeship

Senate okays Indian-American Neomi Rao for federal judgeship

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

She will replace controversial Brett Kavanaugh who endured a bitter confirmation battle last year after President Donald Trump named him to the US Supreme Court.

8 injured in cylinder blast in Mumbai

8 injured in cylinder blast in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Eight persons, including four of a family, were on Saturday injured when a cooking gas cylinder exploded at their residence in suburban Vikhroli in Mumbai.

PM Modi offers prayers at Badrinath temple

PM Modi offers prayers at Badrinath temple

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chief Mohan Prasad Thapliyal said the prime minister offered prayers at the temple for around 20 minutes and was given a greeting card made on a "bhojpatra" (birch leaves) by the temple's priests.

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Affluence without conscience, haunted homes and heads, a big fat Punjabi wedding and more on OTT this week. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations.

Sai's Take: Election 2019: Endgame

Sai's Take: Election 2019: Endgame

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The similarities between the blockbusting Avengers: Endgame and Election 2019 cannot be starker. So who plays who?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Delhi fire: Building had just one door, stored combustible material

Delhi fire: Building had just one door, stored combustible material

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Dense toxic smoke from burning sewing machines, plastic toys and boxes, rexin rolls, plastic wrappers, card boards, packaging material and garments had engulfed the building, making it difficult to conduct rescue operations, firefighters said.

Will Arzan Nagwaswalla make cricket history?

Will Arzan Nagwaswalla make cricket history?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Arzan Nagwaswalla could be the first Parsi to play cricket for India in 46 years.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

Fire breaks out in Delhi's South Block

Fire breaks out in Delhi's South Block

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

A fire broke out in a room of the South Block, which houses the PMO and offices of defence and external affairs ministry, but no one was injured, police and fire officials said.

How I tackled Bloody Monday

How I tackled Bloody Monday

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Soon after the BJP lost the 2004 election, the stockmarkets went into unprecedented free fall. Then SEBI Chairman G N Bajpai reveals how his firm handling of the situation restored confidence and soon the markets were back to doing what they do best -- make money. A revealing excerpt from his book, A Game Changer's Memoir.

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'If Nitish Kumar is given more seats, then no one can stop the NDA from losing, even the BJP will be wiped out.'

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

With an eye on the crucial Uttar Pradesh assembly election, BJP's national executive will begin its two-day meet in Allahabad on Sunday which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah among others.

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Following are their brief profiles and roles as alleged by the NIA.

BJP releases Gujarat manifesto on the eve of voting

BJP releases Gujarat manifesto on the eve of voting

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Unlike the 2012 manifesto, the BJP has chosen not to make any extravagant promises.

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'

Travel ban ruling is 'a disgraceful decision': Trump

Travel ban ruling is 'a disgraceful decision': Trump

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

A defiant United States President Donald Trump on Friday denounced as "disgraceful" an appellate court's decision blocking his controversial ban on refugees and nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

State governments in Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Jammu & Kashmir are on high alert and have come up with contingency plans to ensure the security of residents in case of a war.

Do you know these actors' first films?

Do you know these actors' first films?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

A devastating fire at a multi-storeyed building in Kolkata that claimed nine lives turned into the epicentre of a political slugfest on Tuesday, with the Trinamool Congress government and the Bharatiya Janata Party pointing accusatory fingers at the Railways and the state administration respectively, even as the bereaved families grieved at the loss of their near ones.

Extortion case: AAP MLA surrenders before Delhi police team in Gujarat

Extortion case: AAP MLA surrenders before Delhi police team in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Singh is being probed in an alleged extortion case and three men, allegedly his aides, have been already arrested for extortion.

Amul Thapar not on Trump's shortlist for US Supreme Court

Amul Thapar not on Trump's shortlist for US Supreme Court

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

This would be for the second time that Thapar, son of Indian-American immigrants, might not be able to make the final cut after being interviewed by the US president.

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

Fans can make Indian GP most exciting race: Hamilton

Fans can make Indian GP most exciting race: Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Drivers run the show but it's the fans who make a Formula One race special and the Indian Grand Prix can become one of the most exciting races on the calendar if the home fans support the event, outgoing McLaren star Lewis Hamilton said on Wednesday.

'Mamata must restore confidence of Hindus in Kaliachak'

'Mamata must restore confidence of Hindus in Kaliachak'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

'People are tense. The morale of the perpetrators of the Kaliachak attack is very high.' 'People there fear that if the arsonists there could burn the police station today, they can burn the courts tomorrow; they will burn the collectorate.'

Delhi: Fire in civil aviation ministry; records safe

Delhi: Fire in civil aviation ministry; records safe

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

A fire broke out on Tuesday in the first floor of the Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi, which houses office of the Union civil aviation ministry, but no one was injured and no files or records were damaged.

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'In spite of her 12-hour shoot, Taapsee used to train every day, completing all her workouts without complaining.'

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

While the outbreak has forced most leading brands like Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme to rework their launch dates and pricing strategies, Samsung, which struggled to maintain its hold over the market last year, has taken the lead.

Why Kejriwal must apologise for 'just two slaps'

Why Kejriwal must apologise for 'just two slaps'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'Imagine a situation where an upright officer refuses to carry out a chief minister's or a central minister's orders that he considers wrong.' 'Can he be summarily thrashed at a meeting at your residence, or in his own office?' 'If AAP legitimises political violence, there are many, many, tougher political leaders elsewhere to draw the wrong lessons,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Can you help this Indian achieve aviation history?

Kiara, Deepika or Shilpa: Who wore the off-shoulder better?

Kiara, Deepika or Shilpa: Who wore the off-shoulder better?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Our weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Booked between 2007 and 2011, out of the total 32,700 residential units under various Jaypee Infratech (JIL) projects, at least 20,000 homes are yet to be delivered. Supreme Court documents show that, till last March, Jaypee had issued 7,997 offers of possession to homebuyers while executing only 6,530 sub-lease deeds. These deeds offer homebuyers possession rights but, unlike registration, does not guarantee absolute ownership.

'Shah or Modi, we will not spare anybody'

'Shah or Modi, we will not spare anybody'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

On the eve of Patidars' meeting with the Gujarat government, Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti leader Varun Patel speaks to Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore.

Engineer-MBA quits 9 to 5 job to make music

Engineer-MBA quits 9 to 5 job to make music

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I knew one day I will explode if I don't get some sanity with making music.'

Vijay back in Tamil's 3 Idiots

Vijay back in Tamil's 3 Idiots

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Vijay would essay the role of Rancho, played by Aamir Khan in the Tamil version of 3 Idiots

Fire near Lok Sabha Speaker's chamber

Fire near Lok Sabha Speaker's chamber

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

A stench of burnt wire and furniture filled the corridors outside the Speaker's chamber at around 10 am and it was cordonned of for visitors.

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Obama's security is stark contrast to Eisenhower's India visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Late US President Dwight Eisenhower's visit to Agra over five decades ago presents a stark contrast to the changed global security situation now as President Obama prepares to visit Taj Mahal next week.

6 killed, 34 injured in cooking gas cylinder explosion

6 killed, 34 injured in cooking gas cylinder explosion

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Six persons were killed and 34 others, including four children, seriously injured when a cooking gas cylinder exploded in East Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area on Monday night.

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Almost all the deceased were migrant labourers hailing from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.