News for 'Dwivedi'

Army chief visits forward areas along Pak border

Army chief visits forward areas along Pak border

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

He visited areas falling under the operational command of the Rising Star Corps, including Kathua, Samba, Jammu and Pathankot, to review the security situation.

RS bids farewell to retiring members

RS bids farewell to retiring members

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Karan Singh, Janardan Dwivedi and Parvez Hashmi would be retiring later this month.

Astrologers predict not much respite from Covid until Sept

Astrologers predict not much respite from Covid until Sept

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Explaining the planetary position, Divya Bhojak, a noted astrologer from Toronto, said, the year 2020 is witnessing six eclipses including three visible in India. Many planets are turning retrograde, meaning an adverse effect for individuals, businesses and other aspects of life, she said.

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The reason why Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel was his love for Mumbai and India. For him, the 'why' was so powerful that it urged him to stake his reputation, withstand all scepticism, and invest a very large sum of resources to create the iconic hotel.

BJP complains to EC against Mamata's Durga puja grant

BJP complains to EC against Mamata's Durga puja grant

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is Trinamool Congress's Bhabanipur bypoll candidate, of violating the model code of conduct (MCC) by participating in a programme where the West Bengal government announced a grant of Rs 50,000 to each Durga puja organising committee ahead of the state's biggest festival.

Narada case: Mamata moves SC against HC order on filing of affidavits

Narada case: Mamata moves SC against HC order on filing of affidavits

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta high court's denial for filing of affidavits by her and state Law Minister Moloy Ghatak on their role on the day of arrest of four Trinamool Congress leaders on May 17 by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the Narada sting tape case.

PIX: Salman shows Dabangg 3 to his family

PIX: Salman shows Dabangg 3 to his family

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Salman Khan organised a special screening of Dabangg 3 for family and friends.

Zakir Naik row: Colleagues back suspended MHA officer

Zakir Naik row: Colleagues back suspended MHA officer

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

5 joint secretaries serving in the ministry of home affairs on Tuesday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and urged him to reconsider the decision to suspend senior IAS officer G K Dwivedi for renewal of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licence of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO.

The good Samaritan to our furry friends on the street

The good Samaritan to our furry friends on the street

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Rediff reader Nitin Dwivedi from Kanpur shares his story.

Bengal Governor sticks to stand on assembly session at 2 am

Bengal Governor sticks to stand on assembly session at 2 am

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar Saturday stuck to his stand that a cabinet recommendation is required for him to consider the change in the timing of the assembly session from 2 am to 2 pm on March 7.

PIX: Sonakshi, Salman party with Saiee Manjrekar

PIX: Sonakshi, Salman party with Saiee Manjrekar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

After making a splash in Dabangg 3, Saiee Manjrekar celebrated her 22nd birthday in style. Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha made sure to make her special day grand.

Woman lynched in MP on suspicion of being child-lifter

Woman lynched in MP on suspicion of being child-lifter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The lynching took place amid rumours on WhatsApp that child-lifters were on the prowl in rural areas of the district, the officer said.

SC judge recuses from hearing Mamata's plea in Narada case

SC judge recuses from hearing Mamata's plea in Narada case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Supreme Court judge Justice Aniruddha Bose on Tuesday recused himself from hearing appeals of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state law minister Moloy Ghatak about their role on the day of arrest of four TMC leaders by the CBI in the Narada sting tape case.

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Katrina

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Katrina

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Bharat director Ali Abbas Zafar threw a party on his 38th birthday, and invited Bollywood's biggest stars over.

PIX: Kriti Sanon heads out with Vicky Kaushal, Mouni

PIX: Kriti Sanon heads out with Vicky Kaushal, Mouni

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra threw open the doors of his new office, and called his filmi buddies over for the inauguration.

SC terms filing of sedition cases as disturbing trend

SC terms filing of sedition cases as disturbing trend

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The bench expressed displeasure over the trend of filing of sedition cases just after senior advocate F S Nariman made opening submissions on behalf of Singh, saying 'the gentleman has served as the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and was acting as the Director of the Police Academy and now the proceedings under section 124A (sedition) of the IPC have been initiated against him'.

'China has no regard for boundaries'

'China has no regard for boundaries'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'Putting tanks on the Ladakh border is not enough to combat China, what is needed to ensure resilience against any cyber-attacks or attacks in outer space or China flexing its economic muscle, as it did with Australia.'

PIX: Kareena takes Taimur to a Christmas party

PIX: Kareena takes Taimur to a Christmas party

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Bollywood's Christmas parties have started early.

SC stays EC order to remove Kamal Nath as star campaigner

SC stays EC order to remove Kamal Nath as star campaigner

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The counsel appearing for the poll panel told a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde that Nath's petition has become infructuous as the campaigning has ended and the voting is on Tuesday.

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

'Will make your life difficult': BJP MP threatens IAS officer in UP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

In the video footage, Rawat is heard threatening the IAS officer: "'Main tumhara jeena mushkil kar doongi'

Mamma Mia! Surveen rocks bralette on the red carpet

Mamma Mia! Surveen rocks bralette on the red carpet

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Meet the hot mums who made a splash on the Vogue Woman of the Year awards.

'Ladakh Disengagement No Win Situation For India And China'

'Ladakh Disengagement No Win Situation For India And China'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'The Chinese are retaining geostrategic pressure on India by keeping troops there and building infrastructure continually.'

Rajiv Gandhi case: Will order Perarivalan's release, SC tells govt

Rajiv Gandhi case: Will order Perarivalan's release, SC tells govt

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The top court refused to agree with the Centre's suggestion that the court should wait till the President decides on the issue.

Ladakh standoff: China hopes for a solution in March 11 talks

Ladakh standoff: China hopes for a solution in March 11 talks

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'We hope this round of meeting, on the basis of previous meetings, can move forward, further enlarge consensus, narrow differences and work for a solution that is acceptable to both parties,' the spokesperson said in updated comments posted on the ministry's website.

PIX: Bhumi, Navya, Ishaan watch Malaal

PIX: Bhumi, Navya, Ishaan watch Malaal

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Screening of Malaal.

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

SC raised questions over the government's decision ordering mandatory seeding of mobile numbers with Aadhaar.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Pegasus row: llegations of snooping, if correct, are serious, says SC

Pegasus row: llegations of snooping, if correct, are serious, says SC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The hearing on as many as nine petitions, including those filed by the Editors Guild of India and senior journalists seeking independent probe into the alleged Pegasus snooping matter is presently on.

Governor bound by cabinet's advice, say legal experts

Governor bound by cabinet's advice, say legal experts

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Governor has no discretion and at best he can confer with the chief minister for change of date to hold the session.

Seen so many telly stars?

Seen so many telly stars?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Look, how many telly stars turned up to wish Debina Bonnerjee on her 36th birthday, April 18.

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 film-makers who returned to direction after a long time.

I-B Minister Javadekar criticises 'TRP-centric' journalism

I-B Minister Javadekar criticises 'TRP-centric' journalism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

He also asserted that the freedom of press has to be preserved at any cost in a democracy but media should remember that freedom comes with responsibility.

PIX: Jacqueline, Disha, Tiger watch Hrithik's Super 30

PIX: Jacqueline, Disha, Tiger watch Hrithik's Super 30

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Check out the arrivals.

Congress divided over govt's move to scrap Article 370

Congress divided over govt's move to scrap Article 370

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

As the Congress vehemently opposed the scrapping of the Constitutional provision that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, some party leaders raised voices of dissent and supported the government move.

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

PIX: INSIDE Kamya Panjabi's wedding reception

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Television actress Kamya Panjabi's wedding celebrations to her boyfriend of two years Shalabh Dang started a while ago, with a bachelorette party, engagement, haldi and mehendi ceremonies.

UP scribe who reported on liquor mafia dies in road mishap

UP scribe who reported on liquor mafia dies in road mishap

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The reporter, Sulabh Srivastava, recently ran a news story against the liquor mafia, and two days ago, he had written to the Prayagraj additional director general of police, seeking protection.

3 Brahmin names that shake up the Yogi government

3 Brahmin names that shake up the Yogi government

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Khushi Dubey, Hari Shankar Tiwari and Mata Prasad Pandey represent the resentment among Brahmins towards the Adityanath government. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

SC allows physical poll rallies for now in MP

SC allows physical poll rallies for now in MP

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar asked the Election Commission of India to take an appropriate decision with regard to political rallies as per law and keeping in mind COVID-19 guidelines.

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There are many movies coming up titled after their protagonist.

Ready to defer Karnataka bypolls: EC tells SC

Ready to defer Karnataka bypolls: EC tells SC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The Election Commission on Thursday said it will take 'immediate consequential steps' on bypolls to 15 Karnataka assembly seats after studying the order of the Supreme Court.