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CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

Delhi to vote on Feb 5, results on Feb 8

Delhi to vote on Feb 5, results on Feb 8

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The Election Commission of India has announced that the Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 5, 2023, with the counting of votes scheduled for February 8. The last date to file nominations is January 17, and the scrutiny of nominations will be done by January 18. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until January 20.

Pak conducted artillery tests near LoC: Officials

Pak conducted artillery tests near LoC: Officials

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

This comes as the neighbouring country strengthens defence ties with Gulf and Western European countries, and its long-standing ally Turkiye, the officials said.

Shun 'duplicity' on terrorism, act against Masood Azhar: India to Pak

Shun 'duplicity' on terrorism, act against Masood Azhar: India to Pak

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

New Delhi said if the reports of Azhar's location are correct, then Pakistan's "duplicity" has been exposed as it has been maintaining that the JeM chief is not in that country.

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Israeli envoy said Nadav Lapid has abused the Indian invitation to chair the panel of judges at IFFI Goa, as well as, the trust bestowed on him.

Alia Goes Green On Awards Night

Alia Goes Green On Awards Night

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Bollywood stars sashayed down the red carpet at the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai.

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Every trick in the trade is being tried unabashedly.
In simple arithmetical terms every possible 'arrangement' is being made to deny a majority to its rivals. A split verdict would hand a vital advantage to the BJP which is adept at extracting the best out of such a situation, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

40% J-K candidates are Independents, rivals say 'backed by BJP'

40% J-K candidates are Independents, rivals say 'backed by BJP'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

More than 40 per cent of the 908 candidates contesting the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are Independents, leading to claims that a large number of them have been propped up by the Bharatiya Janata Party to divide votes.

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.'

Now, Modi lauds Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'

Now, Modi lauds Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The prime minister also congratulated the film's makers for giving importance to scientists of the country.

PIL filed against Arundhati Roy over Kashmir comment

PIL filed against Arundhati Roy over Kashmir comment

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

A Public Interest Litigation was filed on Tuesday in the Jammu and Kashmir high court, seeking action against activist and author Arundhati Roy for her reported remarks advocating the right of self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The PIL was filed by Veer Saraf, Ajay Bhat and Vijay Kashkari, all members of the Routes, an organisation of Kashmir Pandits based in Jammu and Delhi. The PIL sought impounding of the passport of Roy.

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?'

When Sindhu Met Anupam Kher

When Sindhu Met Anupam Kher

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'The laughs, the memories and quality conversation. What an honour.'

'This National Award is yours'

'This National Award is yours'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'

'How Can A 16 Year Old Be A BJP Agent?'

'How Can A 16 Year Old Be A BJP Agent?'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'I went to jail and met my father to convince him to join politics and believe in the Constitution.'

No-confidence motion against AITA chief Anil Jain withdrawn

No-confidence motion against AITA chief Anil Jain withdrawn

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The proposed no-confidence motion against All India Tennis Association (AITA) president Anil Jain has been withdrawn.

Fukrey 3 Is A Hit!

Fukrey 3 Is A Hit!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The film will comfortably enter the 100 Crore Club, and a fourth installment seems assured.

Jailed MP Rashid gets bail till Oct 2 for J-K poll campaigning

Jailed MP Rashid gets bail till Oct 2 for J-K poll campaigning

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh granted the relief to Rashid, who had moved the court seeking interim bail to campaign in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

J-K BJP rocked by rebellion over ticket distribution

J-K BJP rocked by rebellion over ticket distribution

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Two more Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including a district president, submitted their resignations from the primary membership of the party on Saturday, citing their resentment against the choice of candidates in their constituencies for the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Engineer Rashid can take oath as MP, says NIA; court order tomorrow

Engineer Rashid can take oath as MP, says NIA; court order tomorrow

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday gave its consent for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, to take oath as MP on July 5. Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh will pass an order on the plea on Tuesday.

326 sedition cases filed between 2014-19; only 6 convictions

326 sedition cases filed between 2014-19; only 6 convictions

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

According to the home ministry data, 2019 saw the highest number of 93 cases registered in the country, followed by 70 in 2018, 51 in 2017, 47 in 2014, 35 in 2016 and 30 in 2015.

Why INDIA bloc to fight UP bypolls on 'cycle' symbol

Why INDIA bloc to fight UP bypolls on 'cycle' symbol

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Akhilesh said the alliance's decision was not informed by any seat-sharing math but its pursuit of victory.

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'

64 'high risk' files 'disappear' from French embassy

64 'high risk' files 'disappear' from French embassy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Former embassy officials Shubham Shokeen and Aarti Mandal allegedly made Rs 32,00,000, charging Rs 50,000 per visa by clearing files of questionable candidates, they said.

How many Kashmiri Pandits relocated in 8 years, Kejriwal asks BJP

How many Kashmiri Pandits relocated in 8 years, Kejriwal asks BJP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The BJP is doing politics over the issue. We demand 'The Kashmir Files' film to be uploaded on YouTube, Kejriwal said.

Kashmir unrest: PIL filed against government funding to separatists

Kashmir unrest: PIL filed against government funding to separatists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Advocate ML Sharma filed the plea and as per the plea, it seeks to stop funding on separatists for foreign travel and the government spends other expenses as more than Rs 100 crore on them.

Who Will Vivek Agnihotri Expose In The Vaccine War?

Who Will Vivek Agnihotri Expose In The Vaccine War?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'All the big production houses are making superhero films, so I thought I should make one too. So I have made a genuine superhero film,' Vivek Agnihotri says about his new film, The Vaccine War.

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Manipur government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has filed a status report on the issue of recovery of arms from 'all sources' in the ethnic violence-hit state.

'The world has turned a blind eye to...'

'The world has turned a blind eye to...'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'...One of the biggest human tragedies and still not acknowledged the atrocities this community had to go through!'

Ex-militants openly campaigning for NC, PDP: Ram Madhav

Ex-militants openly campaigning for NC, PDP: Ram Madhav

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Ram Madhav on Wednesday accused the National Conference and the People's Democratic Party of taking support from ex-militants for the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, and said the two parties want to take the Union territory back to its 'trouble-filled days'.

Does India Like Violent Films?

Does India Like Violent Films?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

If the trailer is any indication, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal will be one of the most violent films of 2023.

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Authorities on Monday attached a house belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin's son in the city's Ram Bagh area, officials said.

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Everyone is unhappy with the lieutenant governor's administration, which is ignorant, high-handed, and inaccessible.'

Nomination of separatist Barkati, 34 others, rejected in J-K

Nomination of separatist Barkati, 34 others, rejected in J-K

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The nomination papers of 35 candidates including that of jailed separatist Sarjan Barkati were on Wednesday rejected during scrutiny for the first phase of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving 244 contestants in the fray.

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The only occasion when the BJP had 100 seats in the Upper House was in 2022.

Small Films That Became Blockbusters

Small Films That Became Blockbusters

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at 10 small-scale films which made big bucks.

Centre gives more powers to JK L-G; Oppn slams move

Centre gives more powers to JK L-G; Oppn slams move

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The L-G will take decisions on police, officers of all-India services such as the IAS and the IPS, and giving sanction for prosecution in various cases.

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Congress rebel Satish Sharma, who defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajeev Sharma by nearly 7,000 votes and relegated his former party's heavyweight Tara Chand to the third position in the Chhamb seat, has found a place in the Omar Abdullah government, representing the Jammu region in the dispensation.

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 2010 speech

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 2010 speech

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute author Arundhati Roy and a former professor in Kashmir under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event in New Delhi in 2010, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday.