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Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

His remarks come a day after Ajit Pawar apologised to the people of the state for the collapse of the structure which was installed in the coastal district's Malvan tehsil, around 480km from Mumbai.

PHOTOS: Indian Army's Yudh Abhyas @Fort Bragg

PHOTOS: Indian Army's Yudh Abhyas @Fort Bragg

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Yudh Abhyas, the annual bilateral soldier training between India and the United States, is on at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina.

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Delhi has been wrapped in a security blanket for Tuesday's 77th Independence Day celebrations, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, the police said.

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Students, police in faceoff over Kolkata march on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The state police have called the scheduled rallies, support for which has been mainly garnered over social media platforms, as "illegal" and "unauthorised", and said they have taken necessary precautions to allay apprehensions about potential law and order situations during the march.

Bomb scare at Red Fort, India Gate

Bomb scare at Red Fort, India Gate

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Two fire tenders each have been rushed to the India Gate and the Red Fort as a precautionary measure.

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of death sentence of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Mohd Arif alias Ashfaq in the 2000 Red Fort attack case in which three people, including two army jawans, were killed.

Modi delivers nearly 90-minute address on 77th I-Day

Modi delivers nearly 90-minute address on 77th I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

He had delivered his longest speech of 96 minutes from the ramparts of Red Fort in 2016.

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'In India, a really popular and well-entrenched leader is not defeated by a rival.' 'Such a leader has to defeat himself,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Convict's wife disrupts Red Fort attack hearing

Convict's wife disrupts Red Fort attack hearing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Rehana herself has been convicted for sheltering Ashfaq.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

Siege of Fort Oz begins

Siege of Fort Oz begins

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

The days of the easy ride are over. Now that India have provided a model of how to beat Australia other teams will try and storm the fortress.

Want to buy a fort? Hundreds on sale in India!

Want to buy a fort? Hundreds on sale in India!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Hundreds of forts and havelis across the country are up for sale, but there are few takers.

Red Fort case: Ashfaq's story

Red Fort case: Ashfaq's story

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

'I'm not comfortable singing vulgar songs'

'I'm not comfortable singing vulgar songs'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'Romantic songs are my forte. Sadly, not too many of them are being created these days.'

India's first all-women SWAT team keep guard at Red Fort

India's first all-women SWAT team keep guard at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The 36-member all-women Special Weapons And Tactics team has been trained by the National Security Guard for anti-terrorism duty under the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Leeds reach Championship play-offs final with 4-0 win over Norwich

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

The portion of 'none of the above' option or NOTA dropped from 1.08% in 2014 to 1.06% in 2019.

3 new slogans Modi raised at Red Fort

3 new slogans Modi raised at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi coined some new slogans on Friday in his 65-minute maiden speech from the ramparts of Red Fort to drive home his point.

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The portion of 'none of the above' option or NOTA dropped from 1.08% in 2014 to 1.06% in 2019.

SC sets aside HC order, rules child porn an offence under POCSO, IT laws

SC sets aside HC order, rules child porn an offence under POCSO, IT laws

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held that watching and downloading child pornography are offences under the POCSO Act and the information technology law.

Yunus dials Modi, assures protection of Hindus, minorities in B'desh

Yunus dials Modi, assures protection of Hindus, minorities in B'desh

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

This is the first conversation between Modi and Yunus after he assumed the responsibility following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government.

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Dalimia Bharat group, under the memorandum of understanding, would maintain the monument and build basic infrastructure around it and has committed a sum of Rs 25 crore for the purpose over a period spanning five years.

4 reasons why you must visit Fort Kochi

4 reasons why you must visit Fort Kochi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The quaint little area of Cochin has something on offer for everyone. Here's why you should be visiting it!

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

After being overlooked for the India T20I captaincy, Hardik Pandya's leadership future at Mumbai Indians looks to be on shaky ground.

Red Fort in heritage list has PM elated

Red Fort in heritage list has PM elated

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

There were few countries in the world, which could boast of great 'civilizational and cultural legacy,' he said.

Red Fort attack: Delhi HC rejects Ashfaq's plea

Red Fort attack: Delhi HC rejects Ashfaq's plea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Six other convicts in the case, including Mohd Ashfaq's wife Rehmana Yousuf Farooqui, were acquitted.

Keeping with tradition, PM dons multicolour Bandhani print turban on I-Day

Keeping with tradition, PM dons multicolour Bandhani print turban on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Modi also wore a black V-neck jacket with the turban which was a mix of yellow, green and red colour with a long tail.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

India proposes Red Fort as World Heritage site

India proposes Red Fort as World Heritage site

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

As compared to India, Italy has 41 and France has 30 world heritage sites, she said. The minister said India has submitted a tentative list proposing 19 cultural and natural sites for their future inclusion in the world heritage list.

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Rohit's pitch inquiry, Kohli and Jadeja bat with high intensity

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Even if we have laws in place, which we must, we need a societal change.' 'Rather than telling our daughters that, "Listen, leave your house at so and so time, come back by so and so time," we must tell the men and boys that "Whatever point of time you encounter a woman in public space or wherever, you treat her with respect, dignity, and as an equal participant in these public spaces".'

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The rising popularity of Heritage Walks is uncovering forgotten historic sites all over India.

India-made field guns used for 1st time on I-Day

India-made field guns used for 1st time on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The 21-gun salute is conducted by a specifically-designed cartridge or a blank round which is used to create the sound of firing as opposed to actual shells being fired.

Death penalty for Red Fort attack case accused

Death penalty for Red Fort attack case accused

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Ashfaq's Indian wife Rehmana Yousuf Farooqui, who was held guilty of harbouring the main accused, has been given a\nseven-year jail term.

What Mahabali Won't Hear

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Red Fort ready for Modi's maiden I-Day speech

Red Fort ready for Modi's maiden I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

A massive ground-to-air security apparatus has been put in place in the national capital, especially at Red Fort and surrounding areas where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver his maiden Independence Day address to the nation on Friday.

For once, foreign diplomats made a bee-line for Red Fort seats

For once, foreign diplomats made a bee-line for Red Fort seats

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

For the first time, as many as 150 foreign diplomats out of total 153 countries which have diplomatic presence in India, attended the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation.