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Kashmir situation grave: NC

Kashmir situation "grave": NC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

Former NC minister and leader of opposition Abdul Rahim Rather was addressing a convention of party's youth wing at Akad-Pahalgam.

Prithvi Shaw faces legal heat over molestation allegations

Prithvi Shaw faces legal heat over molestation allegations

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Mumbai court issues summons to cricketer Prithvi Shaw on social media influencer's plea

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Karra, who became the J&K Congress chief last Friday replacing Vikar Rasool Wani, said a call is already there for all secular parties who are opposed to the "hegemonic attitude" of the BJP to unite.

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Both factions of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Arshad Madani and Mahmood Madani) slammed the Bill and expressed grave concerns over the proposed legislation.

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.

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

West Indies cricketing legend Malcolm Marshall's final resting place in Barbados is a sorry sight, sparking concerns about his legacy.

'Grave mental trauma' from accused drove Mahant Giri to suicide: CBI

'Grave mental trauma' from accused drove Mahant Giri to suicide: CBI

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Mahant Narendra Giri, the deceased president of Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, was under such 'grave mental trauma' from his estranged disciple Anand Giri, priest Adhya Prasad Tiwari and his son Sandeep Tiwari that he ended his life to 'avoid defamation and insult' in the eyes of society, the Central Bureau of Investigation has said in its charge sheet.

One more body recovered, toll in Mizoram landslides rises to 28

One more body recovered, toll in Mizoram landslides rises to 28

Rediff.com30 May 2024

One more body was recovered on Thursday, taking the toll in multiple landslides in Mizoram's Aizawl district to 28, a police officer said.

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The bill to amend the law governing Waqf boards proposes far-reaching changes in the Wakf Act, 1995, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

Serena to fight for equality until 'the grave'

Serena to fight for equality until 'the grave'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Williams, who has been outspoken in pushing for gender and racial equality, was asked in her post-match media conference whether she should focus more on her tennis than on social issues and being a celebrity.

Is Trouble Brewing For Modi In BJP?

Is Trouble Brewing For Modi In BJP?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

As the 240-seater prime minister attempts to moderate his image of hardline hero, he has made room for others to elbow in and that is what is happening. And that it what will continue to happen from inside the BJP, notes Aakar Patel.

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'We waded through the wet mud into the school, and what we saw were dead bodies strewn all over.' 'We could also see parts of human bodies buried under the wet mud.' 'It was a sight I will never forget in my life. Total devastation everywhere.'

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The high court said he was a very powerful and influential person within the power corridors of the Delhi government as he had the responsibility of 18 portfolios in the city dispensation.

Mumbai situation grave, says CM

Mumbai situation grave, says CM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The chief minister strongly condemned the terror strikes and asked people not to believe in rumours. Deshmukh assured people that his government would take stringent action against the culprits involved in the attacks.

Mass grave found in former LTTE stronghold in Lanka

Mass grave found in former LTTE stronghold in Lanka

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Skeletal remains of 80 bodies have been dug out of a mass grave in a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam stronghold in Sri Lanka, fuelling speculation that the bodies are of Tamil civilians who disappeared during the war with the rebels.

'Post article does grave injustice to PM's legacy'

'Post article does grave injustice to PM's legacy'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Asserting that India has made tremendous progress under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Indian National Overseas Congress USA has said that The Washington Post article on the architect of economic reforms has done grave injustice to the legacy of a great man.

UP sub-station fire leaves Delhi 'powerless' for 1 hour, homes of LG, CM hit

UP sub-station fire leaves Delhi 'powerless' for 1 hour, homes of LG, CM hit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Power distribution company officials said several areas, largely in central and east Delhi, were affected due to the failure. Some areas in north Delhi also faced outages.

Sambit Patra Lands In A Soup Over Lord Jagannath Remark

Sambit Patra Lands In A Soup Over Lord Jagannath Remark

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'I appeal to the BJP to keep the Lord above any political discourse.'

Will HC stay Kejriwal's bail? Order today

Will HC stay Kejriwal's bail? Order today

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court will pronounce on Tuesday its verdict on a plea by the Enforcement Directorate seeking a stay on the trial court order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam.

BJP ally: Current situation in country a matter of grave concern

BJP ally: Current situation in country a matter of grave concern

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs brothers should embrace each other rather than we sow seeds of hatred, SAD stalwart Parkash Singh Badal said.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

Dhaka: Mass grave discovered at BDR headquarters

Dhaka: Mass grave discovered at BDR headquarters

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

The Bangladeshi soldiers on Friday discovered a mass grave at the Bangladesh Rifles complex in Dhaka and recovered bodies of at least 30 army officers, two days after the paramilitary personnel staged a mutiny in their force's headquarters in Dhaka.

'Grave situation', says SC on incidents of vandalism during protests

'Grave situation', says SC on incidents of vandalism during protests

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

The court said it will not wait for the government to amend the law.

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Move to cut health, diplomacy budget a grave mistake: Clinton

Move to cut health, diplomacy budget a grave mistake: Clinton

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The Trump administration's proposal to significantly cut the budget of international health, development and diplomacy is a "grave mistake" which will "undermine" America's world standing, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.

2,730 bodies found in Kashmir's unmarked graves

2,730 bodies found in Kashmir's unmarked graves

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

In its 'Inquiry Report of Unmarked Graves in North Kashmir', the SHRC states that the unidentified bodies had been buried in 38 sites in north Kashmir's Baramulla, Bandipora, Handwara and Kupwara districts.

Did not give Pietersen any guarantees, says ECB chairman Graves

Did not give Pietersen any guarantees, says ECB chairman Graves

Rediff.com15 May 2015

New England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves says he did not give Kevin Pietersen any guarantees about being recalled by England this year.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'In the interim, India will be confronted with anti-India feeling because Sheikh Hasina had India's support.' 'We will have to deal with it, but it will not be a permanent phenomenon.' 'There is substantial goodwill towards India which will stand us in good stead.'

'Jaiswal, Gill to rule cricket for the next decade'

'Jaiswal, Gill to rule cricket for the next decade'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Virender Sehwag believes that youngsters Yashasvi Jasiwal and Shubman Gill will dominate the world of cricket for the "next decade".

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

On October 13 night, a Lebanese cameraman Issam Abdallah working for the Reuters news service was killed amid escalating clashes on Lebanon's southern border with Israel.

CRPF questioning villagers on newly-found graves

CRPF questioning villagers on newly-found graves

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The CRPF has been questioning the villagers on the identity of the missing bodies, how they had disappeared, who had dug up the graves, and whether the land was used as a graveyard earlier, CRPF sources said.

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Former US House Speaker Nancy Peolsi, who is part of a US bipartisan delegation which met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday, launched a broadside against Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan spiritual leader will live forever, Xi will be gone in a few years.

Airport privatisation shows grave risks: IATA chie

Airport privatisation shows grave risks: IATA chie

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

With India going ahead with airport privatisation, a top global aviation official warned on Thursday that the worldwide experience was marred with 'very grave risks' and a tough regulator was essential to ensure proper functioning of private airports

Bombay HC refuses to stay formation of govt fact-checking unit

Bombay HC refuses to stay formation of govt fact-checking unit

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Bombay high court on Monday refused to grant an interim stay on setting up a fact-checking unit (FCU) under the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules to identify fake and false content on social media against the government, noting that no grave and irreparable loss would be caused.

Delhi riots: HC bail to 3 accused in IB official's murder case

Delhi riots: HC bail to 3 accused in IB official's murder case

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The high court gave relief to accused Shoaib Alam, Gulfam and Javed, noting that they have been in custody for four years and the trial in the case is not likely to conclude any time soon.

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Five army personnel were killed and six injured on Monday when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' a grieving mother says of Major Mustafa Bohara who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the nation's third-highest medal for gallantry in peacetime. 'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' said his proud mother of her soldier son.