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No lockdown or additional Covid curbs in Mumbai, says civic chief

No lockdown or additional Covid curbs in Mumbai, says civic chief

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

There is no immediate need for imposing lockdown or additional restrictions in Mumbai as the bed occupancy rate, oxygen requirement and number of Covid-19 deaths are low, municipal commissioner Iqbal Chahal said on Friday.

BJP leader says MoS Ajay Mishra behind Lakhimpur violence

BJP leader says MoS Ajay Mishra behind Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Iqbal Singh on Thursday accused Union minister Ajay Mishra of being behind the Lakhimpur violence and sought his sacking from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Delhi riots: Release of student activists further deferred

Delhi riots: Release of student activists further deferred

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Student activists Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha will remain in jail despite being granted bail by the high court here in the North East Delhi riots 'conspiracy' case as a lower court on Wednesday deferred its order on a plea for immediate release.

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As the people of Pakistan woke up to a new dawn on Sunday, the details of the gruelling and murky political activities in the preceding day and night have emerged, showing the country may have averted a damning showdown between ousted prime minister Imran Khan and the powerful Army.

Delhi riots: HC order brings immediate release for student activists

Delhi riots: HC order brings immediate release for student activists

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court was informed on Thursday that a trial court has ordered 'immediate release' from jail of Jamia student Asif Iqbal Tanha and Jawaharlal Nehru University students Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal who were granted bail on June 15 in the north-east Delhi riots case.

'Pear, apple harvest rotting in Kashmir'

'Pear, apple harvest rotting in Kashmir'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The economy of Jammu and Kashmir is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The state produced 19.56 lakh MT of fresh fruits in 2018-19.

Bangladesh's Mahmudullah to miss PSL after testing positive for COVID-19

Bangladesh's Mahmudullah to miss PSL after testing positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Bangladesh's Mahmudullah has gone into self-isolation after his COVID-19 reports returned positive.

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

A detailed investigation done by the NIA and other security agencies indicated that over 40 virtual SIM cards were used in the Pulwama attack alone, and there are probably more of them floating in the cyberspace of the valley.

Bangladesh riots: Key suspect admits to communal stir up

Bangladesh riots: Key suspect admits to communal stir up

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

A key suspect and his accomplice accused of fanning communal hatred on social media and instigating the recent violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh have confessed to their crime in a pre-trial hearing, a court official has said.

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

However, no casualty was reported in the blast that took place late on Sunday night in front of Triveni gate of the cantonment.

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India's High Commission in New Zealand is in touch with local authorities for more information.

Celebration time in J&K as Pencak Silat gets Asian Games nod

Celebration time in J&K as Pencak Silat gets Asian Games nod

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The Indian Olympic Association went against the popular mood for football to give the little-known Pencak Silat a chance at the Asian Games.

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases in the city cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules.

PIX: Sonakshi, Varun Dhawan watch a movie

PIX: Sonakshi, Varun Dhawan watch a movie

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

After promoting their film extensively, Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar invited their filmi friends over to watch Saand Ki Aankh at a special screening.

PIX: Salman visits his sister Arpita in hospital

PIX: Salman visits his sister Arpita in hospital

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Salman Khan got an unusual birthday present this year: an adorable niece! His little sister Arpita planned the delivery of her second child to coincide with the superstar's birthday on December 27.

Sidhu has his way: Punjab govt accepts AG's resignation

Sidhu has his way: Punjab govt accepts AG's resignation

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Sidhu has been pushing for the replacement of Deol, who had represented former Punjab Director General of Police Sumedh Singh Saini in cases related to the 2015 desecration incidents and police firing on protesters.

PIX: Sonakshi watches a movie with Sidharth

PIX: Sonakshi watches a movie with Sidharth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Director Milap Zaveri, who celebrated his 40th birthday on November 14, held a special screening of his film Marjaavaan.

NIA court charges Hurriyat leader, 7 others in Pak medical seat scam

NIA court charges Hurriyat leader, 7 others in Pak medical seat scam

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A special court in Srinagar on Monday framed charges against eight persons, including a prominent Hurriyat leader, for selling Pakistani MBBS seats in Jammu and Kashmir to fund terror activities.

Former India shot putter arrested in US for killing wife, mother

Former India shot putter arrested in US for killing wife, mother

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Iqbal Singh, a former Asian Championship bronze medalist for India, has been charged with murder in the US after he chillingly admitted to killing his wife and mother, according to media reports.

'Kohli doesn't seem human sometimes'

'Kohli doesn't seem human sometimes'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The India captain is the World's No.1 batsman in both Test and ODI formats and is just 81 runs short of becoming the fastest to reach 10,000 runs in the 50-overs format.

What were Krystle, Ekta doing at a club?

What were Krystle, Ekta doing at a club?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Television star Karan Patel launched a nightclub in Mumbai on Thursday, April 4, an event attended by several celebs.

Sidhu has his way as Punjab CM replaces DGP

Sidhu has his way as Punjab CM replaces DGP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Last month, the Channi government replaced the state's advocate general A P S Deol after strong opposition from Sidhu.

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run its day-to-day affairs

Don't rule Bangladesh out!

Don't rule Bangladesh out!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the Bangladesh team from World Cups.

PIX: Sonakshi parties with Tahira, Ayushmann

PIX: Sonakshi parties with Tahira, Ayushmann

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Jackky Bhagnani launches Music label Jjust Music.

'Yogi Adityanath fled from Ayodhya'

'Yogi Adityanath fled from Ayodhya'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'Sarkar jo bhi gana gaye, is bar sarkar paltegi'

2nd key suspect behind attack on Hindus in B'desh arrested

2nd key suspect behind attack on Hindus in B'desh arrested

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

At least 70 houses and shops of the Hindus were torched in attacks at Pirganj following Mandal's Facebook post on October 17.

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'Nehru's inability to take religion seriously as a category led to serious errors of judgement in his dealings with the Muslim League, and later, also with the Hindu right.'

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Leg-spinner Shah's selection was subject to the 35-year-old clearing a fitness test, chief selector Mohammad Wasim said in a statement.

Delhi woman undergoes DNA test to claim dead dad's charred leg

Delhi woman undergoes DNA test to claim dead dad's charred leg

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Gulshan, along with her husband Mohammad Nasiruddin and two small children, has been travelling a distance of 95 km from her house in Pilkhuwa in Uttar Pradesh to Delhi every day since last week to find her dead father's remains

ED arrests Nawab Malik in PMLA case linked to Dawood

ED arrests Nawab Malik in PMLA case linked to Dawood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The 62-year-old Nationalist Congress Party leader was taken into custody shortly before 3 pm after he was questioned for about six hours at the ED office in south Mumbai's Ballard Estate area.

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli was named in the Asia XI squad to take on a Faf du Plessis-led World XI in next month's Bangabandhu 100-year celebration three-match T20 International series in Dhaka.

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Judge Vyas observed that it was for the first time that a dozen persons were being convicted for conspiring in a terror attack before they could do any damage.

Champions Trophy: Australia suffer heartbreak, match against Bangla abandoned

Champions Trophy: Australia suffer heartbreak, match against Bangla abandoned

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Rain prevented a result at Oval during the ICC Champions Trophy match, in London, on Monday.

Kiwis sweep Bangladesh after Conway, Mitchell tons

Kiwis sweep Bangladesh after Conway, Mitchell tons

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Bangladesh had made a bright start, reducing their opponents to 57-3 but Conway and Latham steadied the innings with a 63-run stand for the fourth before the former added another 159 for the fifth with Mitchell.

'Muslims in India will learn to live as second class citizens'

'Muslims in India will learn to live as second class citizens'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

'Muslims in India have been suffering in many ways. Yet, they are proud Indians and love India as much as any other Indian community.'

PIX: Mouni Roy, Pooja Hegde cheer for Irrfan

PIX: Mouni Roy, Pooja Hegde cheer for Irrfan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Homi Adajania's Angrezi Medium brings Irrfan Khan back to the marquee this week.

Boult sizzles as New Zealand thrash Bangladesh

Boult sizzles as New Zealand thrash Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

New Zealand thrashed Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first ODI on Saturday.

PIX: Disha, Shraddha step out for a movie

PIX: Disha, Shraddha step out for a movie

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

A special screening of Ahmed Khan's Baaghi 3 was held a day before its release, and its team made sure to attend with their friends.

SC to hear Delhi police's plea against bail to students on Friday

SC to hear Delhi police's plea against bail to students on Friday

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday the appeals of Delhi Police challenging the Delhi high court verdicts granting bail to three student activists in a case related to the last year's communal violence in north-east Delhi during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).