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Kejriwal gets EC notice for Hindu-Muslim jibe at Oppn

Kejriwal gets EC notice for Hindu-Muslim jibe at Oppn

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The EC said prima facie it has the potential of disturbing communal harmony.

'It is political communalism'

'It is political communalism'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

'The violence in Bangladesh has been used as an excuse to start violence by communal political fanatics.'

Jaydev to donate 10 per cent of salary to COVID battle

Jaydev to donate 10 per cent of salary to COVID battle

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Jaydev Unadkat will donate 10 percent of his IPL salary to help COVID-19 patients

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Right now, only religious groups of Hindus and Muslims are working on the ground.' 'The government is missing.'

5 reasons why there is 'war' between West Indies players and Board

5 reasons why there is 'war' between West Indies players and Board

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The impasse between the West Indies squad for the World Twenty20 and the region's cricket board appeared no closer to resolution on Wednesday with both sides sticking to their positions.

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The BJP objected to the name claiming that Tipu Sultan had persecuted Hindus and hence his name was unacceptable for a public facility.

Major Rajesh Adhikari's Supreme Sacrifice

Major Rajesh Adhikari's Supreme Sacrifice

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Major Adhikari was a man par excellence and had won our hearts. His supreme sacrifice for the nation shook us till the roots. A fascinating excerpt from Param Vir Chakra Captain (Honorary) Yogendra Singh Yadav's book, The Hero of Tiger Hill.

Another jolt to Cong: RPN Singh quits, joins BJP ahead of UP polls

Another jolt to Cong: RPN Singh quits, joins BJP ahead of UP polls

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

I begin a new chapter in my political journey. Jai Hind," he wrote on Twitter sharing his brief resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi.

'Coward' RPN Singh tried to dislodge Jharkhand govt: Cong

'Coward' RPN Singh tried to dislodge Jharkhand govt: Cong

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh said Singh was 'not fully committed' towards the party's ideology and that is why he left this fight midway to join the saffron party.

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Gujarat high court on Thursday put a stay on the operation of some sections related to interfaith marriages of the state's new anti-conversion law.

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Parvez, a resident of the downtown area in Khanyar, was 21 when he was rescued from Ankara, after his parents claimed he had been misguided by some people to join the terror ranks.

Chennai engineer convicted in ISIS conspiracy case

Chennai engineer convicted in ISIS conspiracy case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The case which was registered in 2015, pertains to a criminal conspiracy hatched by ISIS to establish its base in India by recruiting Muslim youth for ISIS through different social media platforms, the NIA stated.

Young golfer Arjun donates Rs 3.3 lakh to fight coronavirus

Young golfer Arjun donates Rs 3.3 lakh to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Young Indian golfer Arjun Bhati on Tuesday announced that he has donated Rs 3.3 lkah to PM-CARES fund by selling off his torn shoes with which he won the Junior Golf World Championship in 2018. The Indian golfer had earlier donated Rs 4.3 lakh after giving away his 102 trophies to help the country in its fight against the coronavirus.

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The strike notices were given by workers' unions of various sectors such as coal, steel, oil, telecom, postal, income tax, copper, banks and insurance.

'Those who think I am a fraud are welcome to think so'

'Those who think I am a fraud are welcome to think so'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'I am not doing what I am to make a name for myself.''I am doing what every Indian should be doing right now.'

BJP's bulldozer politics flies in the face of law: Chidambaram

BJP's bulldozer politics flies in the face of law: Chidambaram

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Chidambaram came down hard on the Jahangirpuri demolitions and those in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone earlier, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders' justification of the bulldozer-enabled demolitions 'flies in the face of the law'.

Ramzan moon sighted, fasting begins from today

Ramzan moon sighted, fasting begins from today

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari and Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri mosque Mufti Mukarram Ahmed also said the moon was sighted and the fasting will start from Saturday. They appealed to Muslims to perform all rituals and prayers at home during Ramzan while adhering to social distancing and lockdown norms.

Freedom of speech is most abused: SC on 'fake news' on Tablighis

Freedom of speech is most abused: SC on 'fake news' on Tablighis

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The apex court pulled up the Centre for its "evasive" and "brazen" affidavit on the issue.

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

'PM's appreciation will further strengthen Team India's resolve'

'PM's appreciation will further strengthen Team India's resolve'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words of appreciation on the national cricket team's recent triumph in Australia would strengthen its resolve to perform "under pressure" in future assignments as well.

3 terrorists, 1 soldier killed in encounters at Pulwama, Kulgam

3 terrorists, 1 soldier killed in encounters at Pulwama, Kulgam

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The gunfight is going on and further details were awaited.

Blown out of proportion: Yuvraj replies to his trolls

Blown out of proportion: Yuvraj replies to his trolls

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Yuvraj, along with former teammate Harbhajan Singh, had posted messages calling for donations to Afridi's charity foundation to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The messages triggered an avalanche of criticism from social media users in India, given the frosty political ties between the two countries.

Rahman throws Hook Step Challenge, winners will dance with SRK

Rahman throws Hook Step Challenge, winners will dance with SRK

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Creating a nationwide buzz, India's music icon A R Rahman on Thursday shared the teaser video which features Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and him doing the 'Hockey Hook Step'.

Gujarat to move SC against HC stay on parts of conversion law

Gujarat to move SC against HC stay on parts of conversion law

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

"Since some people have challenged the provisions of the new law, the High Court has recently put a stay on the law. However, after consulting legal experts and our Advocate General, chief minister Vijay Rupani has decided to challenge this stay in the Supreme Court," deputy chief minister Nitin Patel said.

Merger plans fail to lift Hind Lever Chem, Tata Ch

Merger plans fail to lift Hind Lever Chem, Tata Ch

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

Shares of Hindustan Lever Chemicals and Tata Chemicals declined last week after the announcement of the share swap ratio for the merger of the former with the latter.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Is India still a democracy? Oppn on Haridwar hate speeches

Is India still a democracy? Oppn on Haridwar hate speeches

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Held at Ved Niketan Dham in Haridwar from December 17-20, the Dharma Sansad was organised by Yati Narasimhanand Giri of the Juna Akhada, who is already under police scanner for making hate speeches and inciting violence against Muslims.

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

From the drones show to projection mapping show, this year's ceremony also presented quite a few firsts.

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

In a first, a grand drone show will dazzle the sky above the national capital during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as part of the country's 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

Review: Cigarette Ki Tarah is like music video gone wrong

Review: Cigarette Ki Tarah is like music video gone wrong

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Cigarette Ki Tarah is so bad, it doesn't deserve any stars!

Cycling: Britain win gold in men's team sprint

Cycling: Britain win gold in men's team sprint

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Britain won the men's track cycling team sprint gold for the third consecutive Olympics after defeating New Zealand on Thursday, with Callum Skinner anchoring them to victory in the first event of the track programme. Skinner, Jason Kenny and Philip Hindes set the third Olympic record of the day to beat the world champions by the narrowest of margins.

BJP's Nadda leads march in support of CAA in Kolkata

BJP's Nadda leads march in support of CAA in Kolkata

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Bharatiya Janata Party working president JP Nadda and party general secretary in-charge of West Bengal Kailash Vijayvargiya led a rally in support of the amended Citizenship Act in Kolkata on Monday.

Gopichand donates Rs 26 lakh; Advani, Pillay also contribute

Gopichand donates Rs 26 lakh; Advani, Pillay also contribute

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Indian badminton team's chief coach Pullela Gopichand, multiple world title holder cueist Pankaj Advani, former hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay were some of the prominent names who made financial contribution in country's fight against coronavirus pandemic.

Missionary school students eat beef abroad: Union Min

Missionary school students eat beef abroad: Union Min

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Singh said that children who study in missionary schools lack "sanskaar".

Gujarat HC refuses to change order on anti-conversion law

Gujarat HC refuses to change order on anti-conversion law

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The Gujarat high court on Thursday turned down the state government's plea seeking rectification of its recent order in which it stayed the operation of section 5 of the new anti-conversion law.

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates IAF for adding 'state-of-the-art fighter jet Rafale'

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates IAF for adding 'state-of-the-art fighter jet Rafale'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

On Thursday, five Rafale fighter jets touched down at Haryana's Ambala after covering a distance of nearly 7,000 km to join the IAF.

Don't allow triple talaq to be politicised, PM Modi reiterates

Don't allow triple talaq to be politicised, PM Modi reiterates

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The PM said that democracy's greatest strength is harmony and amity.

13th anniversary of 26/11 attacks: Leaders pay tribute to martyrs, victims

13th anniversary of 26/11 attacks: Leaders pay tribute to martyrs, victims

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind said the nation will always be grateful to the security personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

The Forgotten Army review

The Forgotten Army review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.