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Atiq murder: Police to seek remand of 3 assailants

Atiq murder: Police to seek remand of 3 assailants

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

"The murder of Atiq-Ashraf was committed in front of the media. The three shooters are under arrest. We will take them in police remand and all the questions regarding the killing will be answered," DIG, STF, Anand Dev Tiwari told reporters.

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Avoid relying on a bank RM for investment advice. Instead, approach a Sebi-registered investment advisor whose livelihood depends on the fee paid by his customers and not on product commissions.

'Tried to capture Asad alive': UP cops give encounter details

'Tried to capture Asad alive': UP cops give encounter details

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The FIR stated that a gun, empty shells, live cartridges, a motorcycle and other evidence were collected from the spot.

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best?

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The bowlers who bowled the best spell in Bengaluru on Friday, March 29, 2024.

PFI official from Kerala nabbed in Hathras conspiracy case

PFI official from Kerala nabbed in Hathras conspiracy case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The Uttar Pradesh police on Friday said it has arrested a "functionary" of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) from Kerala on charges of conspiracy to trigger riots in the wake of the alleged gangrape and death of a Dalit girl in Hathras in 2020.

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Jasmer Singh was attacked by 30-year-old Gilbert Augustin after their vehicles collided in Queens in New York last Thursday.

Odd-even on anvil as Delhi's air quality dips close to 'severe plus'

Odd-even on anvil as Delhi's air quality dips close to 'severe plus'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

An improvement in the wind speed November 21 onwards might bring air pollution levels down.

OTT Goodies This Week!

OTT Goodies This Week!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.

Mamata promises basic income for all, expands OBC listing

Mamata promises basic income for all, expands OBC listing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday unveiled a 'development-oriented' manifesto for the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal, promising an income scheme for all families, a student credit card and constitution of a task force to examine the inclusion of several communities under the OBC category.

Russia to miss World Championships after IAAF ban extended

Russia to miss World Championships after IAAF ban extended

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Russia will miss the World Athletics Championships for the second time in a row after the sport's governing body the IAAF extended the ban against country's federation.

'Kahe ka dar' asks gangster Atiq Ahmed as convoy halts in MP

'Kahe ka dar' asks gangster Atiq Ahmed as convoy halts in MP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Ahmed, a former Samajwadi Party MP, has been lodged in the Sabarmati central jail since June 2019. He was shifted there following a Supreme Court after he was accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and assault on real estate businessman Mohit Jaiswal while in prison in UP.

Man beaten to death over 'sacrilege' bid at Golden Temple

Man beaten to death over 'sacrilege' bid at Golden Temple

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The incident took place when the man jumped golden grills inside the sanctum sanctorum, picked a sword and reached near the place where a Sikh priest was reciting the holy Guru Granth Sahib.

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The contracts for the procurement of the platforms and weapons systems were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and defence secretary Giridhar Aramane, under whose guidance these deals fructified, an official readout said.

'Mummy Was Truly Our Universe'

'Mummy Was Truly Our Universe'

Rediff.com12 May 2024

To share your Mother's Day story with us, please mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Mother's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your mother's name and picture and your message about your mom.

Can 'Singham Anna' Deliver For The BJP?

Can 'Singham Anna' Deliver For The BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Annamalai has faced criticism for the breakup between the AIADMK and the BJP, but BJP leaders say 'he attracts youth, who needs change'.

Crypto can't be legal tender; blanket ban not easy: IMF-FSB paper

Crypto can't be legal tender; blanket ban not easy: IMF-FSB paper

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Crypto assets should not be granted official currency or legal tender status, the much-awaited synthesis paper by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) has said ahead of the G20 leadership summit under India's presidency. However, the report has argued against a blanket ban on activities linked to crypto assets, explaining that such a move can be costly as well as technically demanding to enforce. Central banks should avoid holding crypto assets in their official reserve as they pose a risk to monetary and global financial stability, according to the synthesis paper.

Uphill task for Mann to replicate Delhi model in Punjab

Uphill task for Mann to replicate Delhi model in Punjab

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Given the sheer size of the state, achieving a similar turnaround in Punjab as promised could be a different ball game altogether, reports Sai Manish.

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As the 16th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League is set to unfold, let's take a look at the driving force of the T20 league and what's in store in this edition.

3,000 more CAPF troops to fight Naxals in Chhattisgarh

3,000 more CAPF troops to fight Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Three battalions of the Border Security Force comprising more than 3,000 personnel will move across the border from Odisha to Chhattisgarh and an equal number of Indo-Tibetan Border Police units will further move into the Naxal stronghold of Abujhmad as part of a strategy to intensify anti-Maoist operations in their last bastions, official sources said.

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Velammal Institutions is the catalysing force behind this chess revolution in Chennai

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Who Is Robbing Bihar's Banks?

Who Is Robbing Bihar's Banks?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The bandits not only looted cash, they also killed two home guard jawans, assaulted and injured bank staff and threatened to kill customers.

Maharashtra health minister warns of 3rd Covid wave in Maha post-Diwali

Maharashtra health minister warns of 3rd Covid wave in Maha post-Diwali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

"The second wave of the pandemic is not over yet. But there is no favourable condition for a third wave as of now. The state task force has cautioned of a third wave post the Diwali season. We are assessing the situation," health minister Tope said.

6 people named in Umesh Pal murder case killed so far

6 people named in Umesh Pal murder case killed so far

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Ten people were named in the first information report (FIR) registered at the Dhoomanganj Police Station of Prayagraj on February 25, a day after Umesh Pal was killed.

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state -- but China views the self-ruled island as a breakaway province. Beijing has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve unification.

LS poll: Over 24,000 Manipuris to vote from relief camps

LS poll: Over 24,000 Manipuris to vote from relief camps

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

A majority of over 50,000 internally displaced people are currently staying at relief centres across five valley districts and three hill districts.

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Newly appointed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi would be eyeing an assurance from BCCI secretary Jay Shah on India's participation in next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan during next week's ICC Meeting in Dubai but is unlikely to make headway as of now.

Hamas attack: Won't rest until ...., says Israel's ex-security official

Hamas attack: Won't rest until ...., says Israel's ex-security official

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Barel said Israel was currently in a state of war and there was a sequence of challenges and tasks at hand.

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'

Covid SOPs to be decided with Centre: Ajit Pawar

Covid SOPs to be decided with Centre: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said future decisions on COVID-19 SOPs will be taken in consultation with the Union Health Ministry and the state Task Force, amid a difference between the Centre and the state over guidelines for international travellers in the wake of the new variant of SARS-CoV2.

Are Armed Forces READY for Gender Neutrality?

Are Armed Forces READY for Gender Neutrality?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Women as officers in combat and other support roles are a reality. We better accept this and prepare ourselves to employ women in deserved roles across the organisation, says Air Marshal P V Athawale, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (retd).

270 black fungus cases reported in Pune; therapy SOPs framed

270 black fungus cases reported in Pune; therapy SOPs framed

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Around 270 cases of Mucormycosis, a rare but dangerous fungal infection, have been reported so far in Pune district, prompting a government task force to come up with a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for patient management in hospitals, officials said.

Watch Live: Sitharaman announces economic package

Watch Live: Sitharaman announces economic package

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Sitharaman is expected to announce an economic package to address the distress situation over the 21-day lockdown. He had addressed the nation on efforts to combat the virus on March 19. In his last address on the virus outbreak, Modi had called for "resolve and restraint" to fight the disease.

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

This case is the largest investigated by the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Fraud Task Force to date, US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton said in a press release.

Champai Soren wins Jharkhand floor test 47-29

Champai Soren wins Jharkhand floor test 47-29

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Seventy-seven MLAs were present in the assembly during the voting.

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Gukesh Dommaraju played black but managed to hold on for a gutsy draw to split points in the Prague Masters Chess tournament.

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa holds Firouza; Vaishali draws with Humpy

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa holds Firouza; Vaishali draws with Humpy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Another game to end through repetition of moves was between Gukesh and Gujrathi.

'India must use special forces against Pakistan'

'India must use special forces against Pakistan'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'The era of conventional wars is almost over in the Indian context.' 'In such a scenario, special forces could play a decisive strategic role in the spectrum of conflict.'

World Athletics lifts Russia's doping ban but no respite for athletes

World Athletics lifts Russia's doping ban but no respite for athletes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

WA President Sebastian Coe said there were 35 special conditions to be applied for a period of three years with a review at the end of that period.