News for 'Devi'

2 killed after being hit by car in Brij Bhushan's son's convoy

2 killed after being hit by car in Brij Bhushan's son's convoy

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The accused driver has been taken into custody and the injured were admitted to hospital, police said, adding that police personnel have been deployed in the area to ensure law and order.

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The charge sheet has been filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Delhi and the court has listed the matter to be heard on January 16, the sources said.

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set up India's best mythological theme park near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district and has sought investors for the project, officials said.

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The draft legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.

Fencer Bhavani Devi set to live dream as an Olympian

Fencer Bhavani Devi set to live dream as an Olympian

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Bhavani Chadalavada Anandha Sundh Devi, India's first fencer at an Olympics, lasted two rounds at the Tokyo Games, but impressed before her historic maiden appearance ended in defeat to France's world No. 3 Manon Brunet in the women's individual sabre event, on Monday.

Lawyers, MBAs, postgraduates among Modi's new cabinet

Lawyers, MBAs, postgraduates among Modi's new cabinet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

As many as six who hold law degrees include cabinet ministers Nitin Gadkari, J P Nadda, Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal, Bhupender Yadav and Kiren Rijiju.

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Ajit Doval said, "They are threatening us now".'

How Trisha Spent Her Birthday

How Trisha Spent Her Birthday

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Here's looking at how film folk spent their weekend.

J-K bus attack: 50 detained, search expanded to remote areas of Reasi

J-K bus attack: 50 detained, search expanded to remote areas of Reasi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

To ensure a comprehensive probe, the search operation to track down the terrorists, has been expanded to cover Reasi district's far-flung Arnas and Mahore areas which were terrorist hotbeds between 1995 and 2005.

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev 'Mukhiya', an alleged kingpin behind the NEET paper leak, was not only minting money but wanted to become an MP or MLA.

Devi Shetty to be health minister?

Devi Shetty to be health minister?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Among the other names tipped to make it to the Cabinet are Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal, Baijayant Panda.

Parliament set to witness stormy debate from Monday

Parliament set to witness stormy debate from Monday

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Parliament is set to witness heated debates on a range of issues like the NEET paper leak row, the Agnipath initiative and inflation when both houses reconvene on Monday.

Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A legendary singer of the 'Benaras gharana' had received Padma Shri in 1972, Padma Bhushan in 1989 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.

LS polls: Mysuru 'King' Yaduveer, 31, enters political arena with BJP ticket

LS polls: Mysuru 'King' Yaduveer, 31, enters political arena with BJP ticket

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The 31-year-old US-educated Yaduveer was crowned as the titular head of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family on May 28, 2015, making him the 27th 'King' of the Wadiyar dynasty.

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo hospital New Delhi on Saturday. She was 84.

14 dead after torrential overnight rain in Uttarakhand

14 dead after torrential overnight rain in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Twelve people, including three of a family, were killed and six injured in heavy overnight rains that triggered flooding and house collapse as several rivers swelled in Uttarakhand, officials said on Thursday.

Deploy full spectrum of anti-terror capabilities: Modi post-attacks in J-K

Deploy full spectrum of anti-terror capabilities: Modi post-attacks in J-K

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

"The prime minister asked them to deploy the full spectrum of our counter-terror capabilities," an official source said.

Nitish's Son Set For Political Plunge?

Nitish's Son Set For Political Plunge?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

All eyes are on the JD-U's national executive meeting on June 29 in New Delhi, where a decision in this regard may be taken.

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A high-powered probe committee set up by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the site and appealed to the general public to share videos, statements or any other evidence about the incident.

Why Rabri Devi has never gone abroad

Why Rabri Devi has never gone abroad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Rabri Devi's lawyer told a Delhi court last week that the former chief minister did not have a passport, and that she has never had one, reports M I Khan.

Lead margin less than third placed candidate's votes in many seats

Lead margin less than third placed candidate's votes in many seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Majority of these constituencies are in Uttar Pradesh and the party that is on the third slot even as the counting is still underway on several seats is the Bahujan Samaj Party, a party neither with the National Democratic Alliance nor the opposition INDIA bloc.

Asian Games: India win first-ever medal in women's sepaktakraw

Asian Games: India win first-ever medal in women's sepaktakraw

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

In sepaktakraw, both the semifinalists are awarded a bronze medal each.

Stampede victims' bodies scattered at Hathras hospital; O2 shortage emerges

Stampede victims' bodies scattered at Hathras hospital; O2 shortage emerges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Locals blamed the administration's negligence for the tragedy.

Land-for-jobs scam: ED issues fresh summons to Lalu Prasad, son Tejashwi

Land-for-jobs scam: ED issues fresh summons to Lalu Prasad, son Tejashwi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

While Prasad has been asked to depose on January 29, Tejashwi has been called the next day on January 30.

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Lok Sabha witnessed a display of linguistic diversity on Monday, with the newly-elected MPs taking their oaths in English and Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Dogri, Bengali, Assamese and Odia.

Remembering Girija Devi, the voice of Benares

Remembering Girija Devi, the voice of Benares

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

'There is no one who can fill the vacuum created by the passing of Girija Devi,' mourns Sunita Budhiraja.

Police arrest 6 volunteers for stampede at UP satsang

Police arrest 6 volunteers for stampede at UP satsang

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday said they have arrested six sevadars (volunteers), including two women, of the organising committee in connection with the Hathras stampede that killed 121 people.

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won.

Jharkhand: 4-yr-old boy abducted, sold at Rs 2.95 lakh, rescued

Jharkhand: 4-yr-old boy abducted, sold at Rs 2.95 lakh, rescued

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The couple allegedly wanted a child to carry on the family dynasty.

CIA device: Why I climbed Nanda Devi

CIA device: Why I climbed Nanda Devi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'Nanda Devi is not an easy mountain to climb.'

'New birth certificates' for us: CAA beneficiaries

'New birth certificates' for us: CAA beneficiaries

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Our journey was filled with challenges due to the identity we carried with us. But now we are 'Bharatiya Nagriks'

What Rahul said to kin of Hathras stampede victims

What Rahul said to kin of Hathras stampede victims

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Tahul assured that he would raise the stampede issue in Parliament in a bid to prevent such incidents in the future, they said.

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Rediff.com24 May 2024

ESU coach Ngampao Kipgen, a member of the Kuki tribe, told Reuters he was forced to flee to the hills with his family after his house was burned down.

Places of worship reopen in Maha, CM visits Mumba Devi

Places of worship reopen in Maha, CM visits Mumba Devi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The government had issued standard operating procedures for devotees and officials managing places of worship to ensure strict implement of coronavirus-related protocols and curb spread of the infection.

Meet Bollywood's Newest Maasi-To-Be

Meet Bollywood's Newest Maasi-To-Be

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Ananya Panday's cousin YouTuber Alanna Panday is expecting her first child with husband Ivor McCray.

Lift crashes against roof in Noida society, 3 injured

Lift crashes against roof in Noida society, 3 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2024

According to police, the lift was coming down from the eighth floor but it suddenly suffered jerks and went to the top floor.

Govt forms cabinet committees on security, economic affairs; includes allies

Govt forms cabinet committees on security, economic affairs; includes allies

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The members of the cabinet committees included Union ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance partners like Janata Dal-United, Telugu Desam Party, Janata Dal-Secular, Shiv Sena and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas.

Noida woman finds centipede inside Amul ice-cream tub

Noida woman finds centipede inside Amul ice-cream tub

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Amul on Monday requested a woman customer in Noida to return the ice cream tub, in which she claimed to have found centipede, for further investigation and asserted that it offers superior quality dairy products in both India and global markets.

Kerala man worships 'Corona Devi' to ward off COVID-19

Kerala man worships 'Corona Devi' to ward off COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Many in the social media have questioned his motive, while others have said he was doing it just for publicity and some said it was just superstition.

Modi 3.0: The Cabinet Meets

Modi 3.0: The Cabinet Meets

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

On Monday, June 10, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi held the first meeting of his Cabinet at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.