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Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'It will be wrong to raise the expectations of tribals because of a tribal President. 'Tribal issues have not been resolved for 150 years.'

MP: Dalit man thrashed for riding bike in front of village head's house

MP: Dalit man thrashed for riding bike in front of village head's house

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

After beating the victim, the accused warned him not to repeat his action in future.

NCB vigilance team records Wankhede's statement

NCB vigilance team records Wankhede's statement

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The Narcotics Control Bureau's deputy director general, northern region, Gyaneshwar Singh, who is heading the departmental vigilance probe into allegations of extortion in the drugs-on-cruise case, arrived at the agency's office in Mumbai on Wednesday.

More could be involved in Bulli Bai, says Mumbai commissioner

More could be involved in Bulli Bai, says Mumbai commissioner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Two of those nabbed are from Uttarakhand, Nagrale told reporters, adding some more people could be involved in this matter.

Lalu to be shifted to AIIMS-Delhi as health deteriorates

Lalu to be shifted to AIIMS-Delhi as health deteriorates

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

"Lalu Prasad is having trouble breathing for the last two days. On Friday, he was found to be having pneumonia. Considering his age, we have decided to shift him to AIIMS-Delhi on the advice of doctors for better treatment," RIMS Director Dr Kameshwar Prasad said. "He is likely to be shifted to AIIMS today. We have already spoken to the experts at AIIMS," he added.

'For us, only saving lives matters'

'For us, only saving lives matters'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'We fought back with and whatever little we were given -- little time, infrastructure, oxygen, medicines and people; and with whatever we had -- determination, common sense, experience and prayers!' 'Some of us lost our lives doing so.' Dr Sanjeeth Peter tells us in the final part of a fascinating diary of a Covid Warrior.

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The BEST services resumed after the shutdown ended around 4 pm.

Nitish's party criticises Yogi for 'abba jaan' remark

Nitish's party criticises Yogi for 'abba jaan' remark

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

"Terms like 'unity in diversity' are used for our country. The country belongs to all. No remarks should me made that harm the country," Singh, a confidant of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, told reporters when asked for his reaction to the BJP leader's comments.

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'No matter how big the name, no one lives forever; like medicines, we come with an expiry date.' 'But, in the short time that we have, we try to make something that will stay on long after we are gone.'

5 EVERGREEN Shashikala Songs

5 EVERGREEN Shashikala Songs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.

Centre challenges SC verdict saying states' power to give quota taken away

Centre challenges SC verdict saying states' power to give quota taken away

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The Centre has moved the Supreme Court seeking review of the May 5 majority verdict which held that 102nd Constitution amendment took away the power of state governments to declare Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) for grant of quota in jobs and admissions.

How the Centre plans to check the Maoists

How the Centre plans to check the Maoists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Intensifying operations against the Naxals and chocking the flow of funds to them were the two key issues discussed at a high-level meeting chaired by Union home mAmit Shah and attended by six chief ministers and top officials of four other states here on Sunday, sources said.

CBI takes over probe into Jharkhand judge's death

CBI takes over probe into Jharkhand judge's death

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

CCTV footage showed that the judge was jogging on one side of a fairly wide road at Randhir Verma Chowk when a heavy auto-rickshaw veered towards him, hit him from behind and fled. Doctors at hospital declared him brought dead.

Yunus case: Will not appoint new special PP till Oct 14, Maha tells HC

Yunus case: Will not appoint new special PP till Oct 14, Maha tells HC

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that it would not appoint a new special public prosecutor in the Khwaja Yunus custodial death case till October 14.

Jharkhand extends lockdown till July 31

Jharkhand extends lockdown till July 31

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Considering the seriousness of the situation, the state government has decided to extend the lockdown till July 31,' Chief Minister Hemant Soren said in a tweet.

Jharkhand voters demolished arrogance of Modi, Shah: NCP

Jharkhand voters demolished arrogance of Modi, Shah: NCP

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

As trends for the Jharkhand assembly elections showed the Congress-Jharkhand Mukti Morcha alliance ahead of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the Nationalist Congress Party on Monday said people of Jharkhand have demolished the "arrogance" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the saffron party president Amit Shah.

Lalu shifted to AIIMS as health deteriorates

Lalu shifted to AIIMS as health deteriorates

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Jailed Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was shifted to All India Institute of Medical Science-Delhi in an air ambulance on Saturday after his health condition deteriorated while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ranchi, officials said.

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Hemant Kadam tells us how he sacrificed his love for unhealthy junk food and changed his lifestyle to be fitter and lighter.

'It was weird to work with Raveena'

'It was weird to work with Raveena'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

'She is associated with our growing up years.' 'When I first met her, it was a little awkward for a couple of days as she is a really popular actor of the '90s.'

Want best deals on cars this season?

Want best deals on cars this season?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

A car that gives you a better resale value will reduce the cost of your next purchase, points out Bindisha Sarang.

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

After extricating five bodies from an abandoned coal mine in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, government authorities and the Eastern Coalfields limited Wednesday called off the rescue operation, while locals and leaders of political parties claimed more people were still trapped under the debris.

Army Major on leave saved hundreds in Kerala

Army Major "on leave" saved hundreds in Kerala

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Meet Major Hemant Raj from the army's 28 Madras Sapth Shakti command, mobilised a team of retired defence personnel and local fishermen to shift hundreds of stranded people to safety.

2 arrested in Jharkhand judge hit-and-run case

2 arrested in Jharkhand judge hit-and-run case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

According to sources in the Dhanbad court, Anand, known to be strict judge, had recently declined bail pleas of some gangsters, and the incident could be a fallout of this decision.

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Gulzar songs

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Gulzar songs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'Gulzarsaab's words are lucid and singing them is like painting a picture.'

Mumbai top cop shifted to facilitate Waze probe: Maha HM

Mumbai top cop shifted to facilitate Waze probe: Maha HM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

A day after Param Bir Singh was shunted out as Mumbai police commissioner, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday said he was transferred after some of his colleagues committed 'serious and unforgivable mistakes'.

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A 1990-batch officer of the Maharashtra cadre, Waze, also known as an "encounter cop", was earlier suspended after his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in the SUV-cum-murder case on March 13.

Jharkhand CM orders CBI probe into Dhanbad judge death case

Jharkhand CM orders CBI probe into Dhanbad judge death case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The 49-year-old judge was allegedly mowed down by a heavy autorickshaw while he was on morning jog on July 28 morning in Dhanbad.

Pragya's Karkare remarks: Despicable, say 8 ex-DGPs

Pragya's Karkare remarks: Despicable, say 8 ex-DGPs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The joint statement was issued by retired DGPs Julio Ribeiro, Prakash Singh, P K Hormis Tharakan, Kamal Kumar, Jacob Punnoose, Sanjeev Dayal, Jayanto Choudhury and N Ramachandran.

Stan Swamy's death: Opposition leaders write to Prez

Stan Swamy's death: Opposition leaders write to Prez

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The 84-year-old priest-activist Stan Swamy, arrested under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the Elgar Parishad case, died at a Mumbai hospital Monday in the middle of his fight for bail on health grounds.

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

From Jammu and Kashmir to Andhra Pradesh, consumers are facing power cuts ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

Sushant case probe: NCB arrests drug peddler in Goa

Sushant case probe: NCB arrests drug peddler in Goa

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The NCB has arrested a Goa-based man who allegedly had links with the accused in a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, an NCB official said on Monday.

'Bulli Bai' case solved with arrest of mastermind Bishnoi in Assam

'Bulli Bai' case solved with arrest of mastermind Bishnoi in Assam

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Bishnoi, a resident of Jorhat who studies in Bhopal, is also the creator of the 'Bulli Bai' app on the platform GitHub as well as the main Twitter account holder of 'Bulli Bai', police said.

Uddhav, Ajit Pawar to meet Modi in Delhi on Tuesday

Uddhav, Ajit Pawar to meet Modi in Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

A delegation of the Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss issues like Maratha and OBC reservation, and Cyclone Tauktae relief measures, informed State Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil.

Successful UPSC aspirants have no right over choosing cadre, home state: SC

Successful UPSC aspirants have no right over choosing cadre, home state: SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday said that successful civil services aspirants have no right to be allocated a cadre of their choice or their home state, and also noted that before selection they opt to serve anywhere in the country "with eyes open" but later "scramble" for home cadre.

SC orders local polls in 9 new TN districts by Sep 15

SC orders local polls in 9 new TN districts by Sep 15

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (TNSEC) to conduct by September 15 the local body polls in nine new districts carved out of four existing ones.

Cyclone Yaas: High alert in Jharkhand, 6000 evacuated

Cyclone Yaas: High alert in Jharkhand, 6000 evacuated

Rediff.com26 May 2021

This is the first time in the history of Jharkhand that it is facing such a severe cyclonic storm.

Mumbai woman who was raped, brutally assaulted with rod dies

Mumbai woman who was raped, brutally assaulted with rod dies

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The victim had suffered serious injuries in her private parts and there was a severe loss of blood in the incident. She was fighting for life at the Rajawadi Hospital since the early hours of Friday, an official said.