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Punjab limping back to normalcy

Punjab limping back to normalcy

Rediff.com19 May 2007

But, the stand off between head of Dera Sacha Sauda and key religious and some fundamental Sikh organisations continued.

UP asks Twitter to remove 'provocative' posts after Dadri lynching

UP asks Twitter to remove 'provocative' posts after Dadri lynching

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

IG (administration) Prakash D said a letter was sent by the social media lab of UP police asking for removal of specific photographs and text uploaded by a Twitter handle.

Maoists torch 32 vehicles on GT Road in Bihar

Maoists torch 32 vehicles on GT Road in Bihar

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Heavily armed Maoists torched 32 vehicles, including tankers and containers, on the Grand Trunk Road in Gaya district on the first day of the two-day Bihar and Jharkhand bandh called by the extremists against the killing of their woman leader.

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, along with his disciples, paid obeisance to the idols on their respective chariots.

PHOTOS: Amarnath yatra begins amid tight security

PHOTOS: Amarnath yatra begins amid tight security

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

More than 8,000 pilgrims on Monday paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine.

Evict striking Honda workers: court

Evict striking Honda workers: court

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

In a relief to the management of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), which is facing labour unrest, a civil court in Gurgaon has ordered the local administration, including police, to evict striking contract workers.

World Boxing Championships: Sonia moves into pre-quarters

World Boxing Championships: Sonia moves into pre-quarters

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

This was Sonia's first major international event having risen to senior level by winning a gold in the National Championships in 2016. Last year, she won a gold in the Serbia Cup. She won a bronze in the Ahmet Comert Boxing Tournament this year.

BJP leader's murder in Muzaffarnagar: Man taken in custody

BJP leader's murder in Muzaffarnagar: Man taken in custody

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

One person was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Muzaffarnagar, police said.

Bihar to set up first open jail in Buxar

Bihar to set up first open jail in Buxar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Only prisoners who have already undergone 50 per cent of their sentence would be lodged in the open jail. These prisoners will be able to stay with their families and take up any job within a radius of 5 km of the jail premises.

Inter crush Reggina to secure Juve tie in last 8

Inter crush Reggina to secure Juve tie in last 8

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Inter Milan set up an Italian Cup quarter-final tie with Juventus after beating Reggina 3-0 at home on Thursday and 7-1 on aggregate.

'What rubbish': Rajnath on reports of being in UP CM race

'What rubbish': Rajnath on reports of being in UP CM race

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The names of a host of leaders, including some sitting MPs are doing the rounds in political circles.

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If Dhyan Chand's wizardry was a source of joy in a colonised India, Balbir Singh Sr's artistry was an inspiration for an India trying to find its bearings post-independence.

14 AMU students booked for 'sedition' after reported clashes

14 AMU students booked for 'sedition' after reported clashes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The students were booked under sedition charges after a complaint was filed by BJYM member Mukesh Lodhi.

Soon, an open jail in Bihar

Soon, an open jail in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

There are 26 open jails across the country but none in Bihar.

Six killed in Nandigram violence

Six killed in Nandigram violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress claimed that the bullet-riddled body, which was recovered from Kangra village was that of a party supporter.

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

General Bajwa remains in command as army chief and Prime Minister Imran Khan did not play any role in the reshuffle, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Kamlesh Tiwari's family meets Adityanath

Kamlesh Tiwari's family meets Adityanath

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The family had earlier demanded a National Investigation Agency-led investigation in the matter saying they don't trust the state administration.

Supervisory officer asked to discontinue probe

Supervisory officer asked to discontinue probe

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Rajnish Rai, the supervisory officer of the CID (crime) probing the fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Sheikh, has been asked to discontinue with the probe.

Badaun gangrape: One constable held, sent to judicial custody

Badaun gangrape: One constable held, sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

One of the two constables on the run after allegedly raping a minor inside a police station premises in Badaun was arrested in Bareilly on Tuesday when he was about to board a Delhi-bound train and subsequently sent to judicial custody for 14 days.

Nun found dead in convent room, injuries found on body

Nun found dead in convent room, injuries found on body

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

A 69-year-old Catholic nun was found dead in her convent room at Pala near Kottayam on Thursday morning, police said.

Jaipur: ISI agent arrested

Jaipur: ISI agent arrested

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Rajasthan police arrested a man in Jaipur on Monday for allegedly working as an agent of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence.

BSF kills 5 Bangla Rifles soldiers

BSF kills 5 Bangla Rifles soldiers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Earlier, the Bangladesh soldiers had killed two villagers.

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Given the past practice in the Pakistan army, this delay is most unusual,' notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Cop beats up 80-year-old Hindu man in Pakistan for eating during Ramazan

Cop beats up 80-year-old Hindu man in Pakistan for eating during Ramazan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Locals drove Das to a hospital in nearby Mirpur Mathelo where he was treated for his wounds.

IPS officer claims Mulayam threatened him, cops refuse to file FIR

IPS officer claims Mulayam threatened him, cops refuse to file FIR

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Lucknow's Hazratganj police station on Saturday refused to register an FIR by IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was allegedly threatened by Samajwadi Party supremo and former chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav.

BSF jawan dies as gun explodes while responding to Pak firing

BSF jawan dies as gun explodes while responding to Pak firing

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

BSF constable Nitin Subhash Koli sustained grievous injuries on Friday evening when an explosion inside the chamber of the long range weapon led to a recoil while he was firing.

Chhattisgarh: SHO among 2 cops killed in Naxal ambush, 6 hurt

Chhattisgarh: SHO among 2 cops killed in Naxal ambush, 6 hurt

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

SHO among 2 cops killed in Naxal ambush, 6 hurt in Chhattisgarh

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Pakistan's intelligence agency detained bothe the clericks for their alleged links with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, official sources said on Saturday.

India to raise border pillars dispute with Pak

India to raise border pillars dispute with Pak

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

India to raise missing border pillars dispute with Pak at BSF meet

Godhra train carnage accused detained

Godhra train carnage accused detained

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

"We have detained one more absconder but more information will be revealed later," Special IG (Vadodara range) Rakesh Asthana, who heads a Special Investigation Team probing the train carnage, said.

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The blast occurred in a general coach of the train between 9.30am and 10am when it was on its way to Ujjain from Bhopal, Railway PRO, Indore, Jitendra Kumar Jayant said.

Locals under pressure from militants to help them flee: CRPF

Locals under pressure from militants to help them flee: CRPF

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

CRPF Inspector General (Operations) Zulfiquar Hasan asserted that the forces have been acting with restraint in crowded areas to check any collateral damage and the residents should not succumb to the threats of the militants.

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Uttar Pradesh government said prima facie no terror link had been established.

Mumbai top cop probing controversial hotel raids transferred

Mumbai top cop probing controversial hotel raids transferred

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The state government, however, said the transfer was not connected to the raids on hotels at MadhIsland and Aksa beach in which nearly 61 people were arrested and booked for "indecency in public" on August 6.

25 migrant workers killed in trailer-truck collision in UP

25 migrant workers killed in trailer-truck collision in UP

Rediff.com16 May 2020

PM Modi, BJP president J P Nadda, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have all expressed grief over the incident.

Should you buy a dengue health insurance plan?

Should you buy a dengue health insurance plan?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Considering the rising dengue cases, the affordability and availability of such a plan makes it worth buying, says Harjot Singh Narula

China manufacturing index tumbles to more than 6-year low

China manufacturing index tumbles to more than 6-year low

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Markets in countries whose economic fortunes were closely linked to China's growth tumbled.

This is just what you need to breathe easy

This is just what you need to breathe easy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The must read list of tools for a healthier home.

5 to 6 Union ministers may accompany PM to Varanasi

5 to 6 Union ministers may accompany PM to Varanasi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Around 5 to 6 Union Ministers may accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi from November 7.

'If you expect any change, Mumbaikars are fools'

'If you expect any change, Mumbaikars are fools'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'Fourteen lives have been lost; the BMC should be charged with murder for this loss of lives,' says Congress MLA Nitesh Rane.