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Armless archer Sheetal Devi makes history at Asian Para Games

Armless archer Sheetal Devi makes history at Asian Para Games

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist IAS officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj bettered his bronze from the last edition by winning gold in the SL4 final. Sukant Kadam took home the bronze in the same event.

Puri: 3 killed in stampede during Rath Yatra ceremony

Puri: 3 killed in stampede during Rath Yatra ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The incident took place around 4 am when hundreds of devotees gathered near the temple to witness Rath Yatra festivities, Puri district collector Siddharth S Swain said.

18 killed, more than a dozen hurt in stampede at Delhi rly station

18 killed, more than a dozen hurt in stampede at Delhi rly station

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The death toll in the overnight stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station climbed to 18 on Sunday, with a senior railway official saying the incident occurred after some passengers slipped and fell on others while coming down from a footover bridge.

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Data centres are increasingly becoming a key part of the real estate landscape, as reality firms - with rich expertise in land acquisition, construction and dealing with government approvals - are seeing them as opportunities to build long-term assets with continuous revenue flow.

'You have no idea': Nitish lashes out at RJD's women MLCs

'You have no idea': Nitish lashes out at RJD's women MLCs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his temper in the state legislative council on Friday when an opposition RJD member flagged the issue of the "inadequate number" of girls' schools in her area. Kumar, who prides himself on having promoted women's empowerment, grew irritated and said, "Do you people even know what we have done for girls' education? Village girls hardly went to schools in Bihar until we came to power." He then launched a frontal attack on Rabri Devi, his predecessor, recalling the circumstances in which she had succeeded her husband Lalu Prasad, the RJD president, as the chief minister. The exchange of words led to chaos in the House before order was restored.

Shah Rukh Visits Vaishno Devi Shrine

Shah Rukh Visits Vaishno Devi Shrine

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The superstar was at the shrine around 11.30 pm and offered his prayers before returning.

Smile never returned: Bengal's Jhalda mourns IB officer lost in Pahalgam

Smile never returned: Bengal's Jhalda mourns IB officer lost in Pahalgam

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

A retired school headmaster from Jhalda, West Bengal, mourned the loss of his 33-year-old son, an Intelligence Bureau officer, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The incident sparked outrage and calls for justice as families and political leaders expressed grief and condemned the attack. The victims' families recounted the horrifying details of the attack and praised the courage of a local taxi driver who rescued survivors and provided support.

Hindu seer booked for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Hindu seer booked for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The complainant also alleged that Narsinghanand used abusive language against the Ghaziabad police commissioner and the assistant police commissioner of Loni in a video.

Teachers Day: Sable, Sushila Devi Salute Coaches

Teachers Day: Sable, Sushila Devi Salute Coaches

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

udoka Sushila Devi Likmabam and Steeplechaser Avinash Sable, Silver Medallists at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, marked Teachers Day paying tributes to their respective coaches Jiwan Sharma and Jaiveer Singh at an event in Mumbai on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Kangana's Temple Run In Karnataka

Kangana's Temple Run In Karnataka

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Kangana Ranaut visited the Shri Durgaparameshwari emple in Kateel and the Shri Hale Mariamma temple in Kapu.

Honeymoon murder leaves 3 families heartbroken

Honeymoon murder leaves 3 families heartbroken

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

What began as a dreamy honeymoon for an Indore-based couple in Meghalaya has unravelled into a sordid saga of murder and betrayal, leaving three families heartbroken.

What Triggered Gopal Khemka's Murder?

What Triggered Gopal Khemka's Murder?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The police claim businessman Ashok Sao paid Umesh Yadav Rs 400,000 to kill Gopal Khemka last Friday.

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Panchayat Season 4 is watchable, mainly because of the wonderful actors, who, over the seasons have developed a warm rapport, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Saloni Thakkar Sings Namo Namah Shivaya

Saloni Thakkar Sings Namo Namah Shivaya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The singer lends her voice to the Hindi rendition of Namo Namah Shivaya from the Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer Thandel.

'Stay Strong #Jammu'

'Stay Strong #Jammu'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Bollywood celebrities have extended support to the nation and offered prayers for the safety and well-being of the people.

Kejriwal And Family Cast Votes

Kejriwal And Family Cast Votes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, along with his family, cast his vote in the Delhi Assembly elections

Special Olympics Winter Games: Bharti, Nirmala shine

Special Olympics Winter Games: Bharti, Nirmala shine

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Meanwhile, Abhishek Kumar, (division M02), claimed silver in the Novice Giant Slalom Final, further adding to India's impressive tally.

Bose, Guguloth clinch AIFF Player of the Year honours

Bose, Guguloth clinch AIFF Player of the Year honours

Rediff.com2 May 2025

India defender Subhasish Bose named men's player of the year; Soumya wins in women's section

43 killed, 37 missing as rains ravage Himachal Pradesh

43 killed, 37 missing as rains ravage Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Monsoon hit the state on June 20 and has since then cost it Rs 5,000 crore in damages.

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The recent stampede at New Delhi Railway station, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people, highlights a recurring issue in India: deadly stampedes. This tragedy is not an isolated incident, as numerous stampedes resulting in significant casualties have occurred over the years. This article explores some of the most devastating stampedes in India, including the deadly event at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj just a few weeks ago, the 2024 tragedy at a 'satsang' in Hathras, and the 2013 stampede during Navratri festivities in Madhya Pradesh.

Aamir-Farhan At Manoj Kumar's Prayer Meet

Aamir-Farhan At Manoj Kumar's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Members of the film industry trouped in to say their last goodbyes to Manoj Kumar at a prayer meet held on Sunday evening.

ED questions Rabri Devi for 5 hrs in land-for-jobs scam

ED questions Rabri Devi for 5 hrs in land-for-jobs scam

Rediff.com18 May 2023

She reached the office of the federal probe agency in central Delhi around 11 am and left around 6 pm.

'Kashmir to Kanyakumari' no longer a slogan but reality: J-K LG

'Kashmir to Kanyakumari' no longer a slogan but reality: J-K LG

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Sinha said the inauguration of the Kashmir rail service has connected the hearts of the people of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and will pave the way for the economic prosperity of the region.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Sanamacha Chanu shine

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Sanamacha Chanu shine

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and Youth World champion Sanamacha Chanu secured dominant victories to advance to the quarterfinals of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship in Greater Noida.

'It's not a word but...': Newborn girls named 'Sindoor' in UP

'It's not a word but...': Newborn girls named 'Sindoor' in UP

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out under the moniker Operation Sindoor.

Maha Kumbh horror: A look at major stampedes in India

Maha Kumbh horror: A look at major stampedes in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country in recent years.

Salute India's Most Decorated Soldier

Salute India's Most Decorated Soldier

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Naib Subedar Chunni Lal is the only soldier awarded the Ashok Chakra, Vir Chakra and Sena Medal.

'Sushasan Babu' Nitish Under Fire Over Rise In Crime

'Sushasan Babu' Nitish Under Fire Over Rise In Crime

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Ahead of the impending assembly polls, the rising crime graph and poor law and order situation have led to demands being revived to adopt UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'bulldozer' and police encounter policy in Bihar to deal with criminals.

Vaishno Devi stampede: They came to pray...

Vaishno Devi stampede: They came to pray...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

A rush of devotees at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Saturday morning caused a stampede, killing 12 people and injuring 20 others.

SC to examine Article 363's reach on erstwhile princely properties

SC to examine Article 363's reach on erstwhile princely properties

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Article 363 bars the interference of courts in any disputes which may arise from certain treaties, agreements, covenants, sanad, engagements, etc., executed between a princely state and the government of India.

Alia, Ranbir At Ayan's Father Deb Mukherjee's Funeral

Alia, Ranbir At Ayan's Father Deb Mukherjee's Funeral

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Director Ayan Mukerji's father actor Deb Mukherjee passed away on Friday, March 14.

Aligarh boy forced to urinate on Pak flag, 3 booked

Aligarh boy forced to urinate on Pak flag, 3 booked

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

A video showing a mob surrounding a schoolboy and forcing him to urinate on a Pakistani flag in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has prompted police to launch a probe and book three people. The incident has been condemned by the Samajwadi Party, which sees it as an attempt to incite communal discord. Police are investigating both this incident and a separate report of a fruit juice vendor's shop being ransacked.

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The bus was carrying pilgrims from outside Jammu and Kashmir to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Katra is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine atop Trikuta hills.

The Scotsman Who Loves India

The Scotsman Who Loves India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'

Wife hired hitmen to kill Indore man in Meghalaya: Police

Wife hired hitmen to kill Indore man in Meghalaya: Police

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Sonam surrendered before the Nandganj police station in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur, while three other assailants were arrested in overnight raids. Of the three arrested men, two are from Madhya Pradesh's Indore and one from Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh, she said. According to PTI Video, East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said one more was arrested from Madhya Pradesh's Sadar district on Monday.

'If NDA Manipulates Elections, They May Return To Power'

'If NDA Manipulates Elections, They May Return To Power'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'They have no chance of winning if free and fair polls are conducted.'

'Muslims Have Been Misled By Opposition'

'Muslims Have Been Misled By Opposition'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'Muslims need to work according to strategy and not fall into the trap of Opposition parties.'

When The Wife Turned Murderer

When The Wife Turned Murderer

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Recent cases where the wife turned murderer.

Not certain if INDIA bloc still intact: P Chidambaram

Not certain if INDIA bloc still intact: P Chidambaram

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The former Union finance minister warned that the INDIA bloc was fighting against a "formidable machinery", which must be fought on all fronts.

Adityanath slams celebrating Salar Masood over Suheldev

Adityanath slams celebrating Salar Masood over Suheldev

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

"I had said on the soil of Bahraich that glorification of foreign invaders should be stopped and that the national heroes must be honoured. And 1,000 years ago, such a tale of courage and bravery was written by Maharaja Suheldev on this very soil of Bahraich," Adityanath said.