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'Gogoi devoted his life to bring people together'

'Gogoi devoted his life to bring people together'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

As the news of former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi's demise broke, leaders across the political spectrum paid tribute to the Assam leader.

Former Union minister C K Jaffer Sharief passes away

Former Union minister C K Jaffer Sharief passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Born on November 3, 1933 at Challakere in Chitradurga, Sharief had an illustrious political career spanning 50 years.

Noted historian Bipin Chandra passes away

Noted historian Bipin Chandra passes away

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Noted historian Bipin Chandra died on Saturday at his residence here after prolonged illness. He was 86.

Kerala minister criticises Constitution, regrets later

Kerala minister criticises Constitution, regrets later

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Kerala Minister Saji Cheriyan on Tuesday landed in trouble for his harsh remarks against the Constitution, triggering a huge political row in the state with the opposition demanding for his sacking, but the Left leader later expressed regret and claimed news reports in this connection were 'distorted'.

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh told PTI that preliminary information from the scene suggests there was a minor altercation among some young boys, and within seconds, there was a stampede situation.

Punjab: 5 dead, 200 taken ill in ammonia gas tanker leak

Punjab: 5 dead, 200 taken ill in ammonia gas tanker leak

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Five persons were killed and nearly 200 others fell ill after inhaling ammonia gas which leaked from a gas tanker after it accidentally brushed against a flyover near Ludhiana, triggering panic in the area.

Jharkhand: 10 killed, 30 injured in stampede in Deogarh temple

Jharkhand: 10 killed, 30 injured in stampede in Deogarh temple

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Ten pilgrims including a woman were killed and over 30 injured in a stampede near the Baidyanathdham temple early on Monday.

Rathore, Tendulkar, Anand, Sehwag mourn Vajpayee

Rathore, Tendulkar, Anand, Sehwag mourn Vajpayee

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Sports fraternity mourns former PM Vajpayee's demise

Over 100 killed as dust storm wreaks havoc in UP, Rajasthan

Over 100 killed as dust storm wreaks havoc in UP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 May 2018

A cyclonic circulation over Haryana was the trigger for the deadly dust storm that swept parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, weather experts said.

CBI to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN CM

CBI to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN CM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

P Jayaraj and his son Fennix, arrested for 'violating' lockdown norms over business hours of their cellphone shop, died at a hospital in Kovilpatti on June 23.

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The two constables were arrested and dismissed from the job and a first information report was registered in the matter on the basis of a complaint by Sana Khan.

Stop being a gentleman's army, cut 3 heads for 1: Capt Amarinder

Stop being a gentleman's army, cut 3 heads for 1: Capt Amarinder

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Peace is only possible if the government writ runs large, said Captain Amarinder, making it clear that he did not favour negotiations in Jammu and Kashmir till the Indian Army had an upper hand.

'Shocked, saddened': PM, other leaders pay tribute to Cyrus Mistry

'Shocked, saddened': PM, other leaders pay tribute to Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

'The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India's economic prowess,' Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet.

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh, including an immediate relief of Rs 50,000, was announced by the collector for the kin of the deceased.

Oldest Babri litigant Hashim Ansari passes away

Oldest Babri litigant Hashim Ansari passes away

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Born in Ayodhya, Ansari was the first to file the suit on the matter in the court of civil judge of Faizabad in 1949.

When Kashmir taught us a lesson in humanity

When Kashmir taught us a lesson in humanity

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Local people in Bijbehara defied curfew orders and rushed out to help a group of Amarnath pilgrims whose bus collided with a truck.

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

22 dead as terrorists storm mosque in Pakistan

22 dead as terrorists storm mosque in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Three suicide bombers entered the mosque while only one was able to detonate the bomb.

Punjab cricketer stands up for Rihanna...

Punjab cricketer stands up for Rihanna...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'By this logic no one should care about each other because every situation is someone's internal affair,' Patiala-born Sandeep Sharma tweeted before deleting his tweet.

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.

The Mufti everyone admired

The Mufti everyone admired

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condoled the death of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and said his contribution to public service will always be remembered.

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

From Korean spies to sports legends, here's everything you can catch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists a fun, fun, OTT Menu for you.

RIP Pranab da: 'His demise is passing of an era'

RIP Pranab da: 'His demise is passing of an era'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Shortly after former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away, leaders, including President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid tributes to him.

CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury's son dies of Covid

CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury's son dies of Covid

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

As news of the death came in, condolences for the family poured in from leaders and others, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind.

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

More than 50 workers were at work in the night shift when the mishap occurred in unit-4.

Zohra Sehgal, grand old lady of Bollywood, dead

Zohra Sehgal, grand old lady of Bollywood, dead

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Legendary actress Zohra Sehgal, who essayed character roles with aplomb in a career spanning both theatre and cinema, died in New Delhi on Thursday. She was 102.

Space pioneer U R Rao passes into the ages

Space pioneer U R Rao passes into the ages

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Dr Rao accelerated the development of rocket technology which led to the successful launch of ASLV and PSLV satellites.

Won't spare anyone involved in Delhi riots: Amit Shah

Won't spare anyone involved in Delhi riots: Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Facing opposition criticism over alleged inaction by the Delhi police during the violence last month, Shah appreciated the police for not allowing the riots to spiral.

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Swamy's counsel said there was negligence on part of the Taloja prison authorities, who failed to provide immediate medical attention to the Jesuit priest.

Punjab RSS leader, who was shot at, succumbs

Punjab RSS leader, who was shot at, succumbs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Brigadier Gagneja (retd) was attacked by bike-borne assailants on August 6 in Jalandhar.

Days after testing Covid positive, journalist Rohit Sardana dies of cardiac arrest

Days after testing Covid positive, journalist Rohit Sardana dies of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Television journalist Rohit Sardana died in Noida of cardiac arrest on Friday, days after he tested positive for Covid-19, according to his channel Aaj Tak. He was 41.

Pant to donate match fee for rescue work in Uttarakhand

Pant to donate match fee for rescue work in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

More than 150 labourers working in a power project are missing, officials said.

6 killed, 34 injured in gas leakage at Bhilai steel plant

6 killed, 34 injured in gas leakage at Bhilai steel plant

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Six persons, including two deputy general managers, were killed and over 30 people fell ill when poisonous gas leaked in Steel Authority of India's Bhilai Plant in Durg district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday.

Peshawar bus blast: 16 killed, 30 injured in Taliban strike

Peshawar bus blast: 16 killed, 30 injured in Taliban strike

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The blast took place as a bomb placed inside the bus exploded when the vehicle packed with government employees reached Peshawar from Mardan.

'Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode'

'Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Political leaders across parties reacted to the Air India Express aircraft crash, which took place on Friday evening at Kozhikode airport.

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

According to sources, Sinha was suffering from high blood pressure and was rushed to RK Hospital in IP Extension when he complained of uneasiness.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

This funeral singer will leave you in tears

This funeral singer will leave you in tears

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Lakshmi R has been a professional mourner for over 2 decades

'An artist born but once in centuries'

'An artist born but once in centuries'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The President and the Prime Minister led the tributes for Mangeshkar who spent close to a month in the hospital before her demise.

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Six pilgrims and a woman pilot were killed when a chopper crashed in Katra, the base camp of the Vaishnodevi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.