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Opium row: Court asks cops to book Jaswant Singh

Opium row: Court asks cops to book Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

"Special Judge of NDPS Court, Jodhpur has admitted my complaint and sent it under section 156/3 of CrPC for investigation to the police station in Balotra area of Barmer district," Malam Singh Choudhary, counsel for complainant Omprakash Bishnoi, said. It was contended on behalf of the complainant that on October 31, Jaswant Singh had organised a social function traditionally called 'riyan' at his ancestral house near Jasol during which opium was illegally served.

Cong workers detained ahead of Rahul's ED appearance

Cong workers detained ahead of Rahul's ED appearance

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The Delhi Police said that it has imposed section 144 CrPC preventing the assembly of more than four people in the area asking them not to violate the law.

Opposition leaders to converge at Pawar's home on Tuesday

Opposition leaders to converge at Pawar's home on Tuesday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday met political strategist Prashant Kishor in New Delhi and will host a meeting of leaders from several parties and eminent personalities on Tuesday to discuss the current scenario in the country, his party said and asserted that the Maratha strongman is working to unite the Opposition.

Lithium reserve found in J-K is of best quality: Official

Lithium reserve found in J-K is of best quality: Official

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

'India joined a select group of countries at the global level after this finding and it will fulfil the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India)'

Complaint against Bihar Muslim minister for visiting temple

Complaint against Bihar Muslim minister for visiting temple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A complaint petition was filed in a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur against State Information Technology Minister Mohammad Israel Mansuri for visiting the Vishnupad temple in Gaya.

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Marriott has the best breakfast in town. New Delhi airport has the best stores. Kishore Singh on the good, bad and worst among hotels, airports and airlines.

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

Frankfurt To Cape Town: The Tiranga Spirit

Frankfurt To Cape Town: The Tiranga Spirit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they celebrated the Tiranga this 75th Independence Day.

Titans hold psychological edge in clash with Royals

Titans hold psychological edge in clash with Royals

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

History is on Hardik Pandya's side, which has won all three games against the Royals so far, and that would certainly play on the minds of the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan outfit at the Narendra Modi stadium.

Eye on 2022 polls, 7 new ministers from UP

Eye on 2022 polls, 7 new ministers from UP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Anupriya Patel, Pankaj Chaudhary and B L Verma are from the Other Backward Classes, which BJP leader in UP say make up 50 per cent of voters in the state. Three others -- Kaushal Kishore, Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma and S P Singh Baghel -- are from the Scheduled Castes category. Ajay Kumar is the lone Brahmin in this batch of ministers from the state.

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

There is nothing of the level of Yes Minister, House Of Cards, Madam Secretary or Veep but there are at least 10 Hindi series and an OTT-released film or two, to whet the viewer's appetite for power-mongering, corruption and intrigue.

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Playing IPL 2023's last league stage match, Royal Challengers Bangalore would know what exactly is required of them to qualify for the play-offs, when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Bypolls: Over 90% voting in Meghalaya's Sohiong; moderate polling in other seats

Bypolls: Over 90% voting in Meghalaya's Sohiong; moderate polling in other seats

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The bypolls were conducted for two Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, one each in Meghalaya and Odisha and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab.

Can you guess the MP?

Can you guess the MP?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Amid Covid-19 protocols, here's how the monsoon session looks like.

Cash-for-vote: Deo justifies stand on Amar Singh

Cash-for-vote: Deo justifies stand on Amar Singh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Kishore Chandra Deo, who headed a Parliamentary Committee to probe the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, on Tuesday sought to justify his decision of not questioning Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh, whose close aide Sanjeev Saxena has been arrested, arguing there was no "prima facie evidence".

Noida demolition: Doctors warn against health hazards

Noida demolition: Doctors warn against health hazards

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

As the nearly 100-metre-tall Supertech twin towers were razed to the ground on Sunday, doctors said people living nearby, especially those suffering from respiratory diseases, should take extra care and avoid the area for a few days if possible.

Meeting Mr Mona Lisa

Meeting Mr Mona Lisa

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

How much would collectors be willing to pay for owning a part of Indian history, asks Kishore Singh.

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2023

On May 24, 2022, a trial court in the national capital had awarded life imprisonment to Malik, the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, after holding him guilty of various offences under the stringent anti-terror law-Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)-- and the Indian Penal Code.

Why one MUST visit the Bihar Museum

Why one MUST visit the Bihar Museum

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

'Seven galleries range from the historical to the traditional, and from the contemporary to what constitutes the Diaspora -- the migrant labour that went on to create plantation colonies in far reaches of the world,' notes Kishore Singh.

October 31, 1895: A Big Day For Cricket

October 31, 1895: A Big Day For Cricket

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

'Remembering Colonel CK Nayudu - India's first Test captain - on his birth anniversary,' BCCI tweeted.

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

India's women artists, says Kishore Singh, look at politics and society and want to provoke reactions on issues based on their inheritance and understanding of gender, class, caste and environmental disparity.

60% of Central Vista project has been done, govt tells Lok Sabha

60% of Central Vista project has been done, govt tells Lok Sabha

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Redevelopment of the Central Vista Avenue, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and has a deadline of December 2021, has achieved 60 per cent of physical progress, the Union housing and urban affairs ministry told the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

IAF showcases Rafale, Sukhoi on 89th foundation day

IAF showcases Rafale, Sukhoi on 89th foundation day

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Celebrating its 89th anniversary, the Indian Air Force on Friday put up a dazzling show with 75 aircraft, drawn from its vintage and modern fleet, performing skilful manoeuvres also marking the platinum jubilee year of India's Independence.

Gujarat Titans eyeing top-2 finish with win over CSK

Gujarat Titans eyeing top-2 finish with win over CSK

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Gujarat Titans are currently at the top of the IPL table with 18 points from 12 games and a win on Sunday will more or less secure them a top-2 finish. That would mean an extra chance of making it to the final.

They Gave Their Lives For India

They Gave Their Lives For India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Salute the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice defending the motherland and whose courage was acknowledged by a grateful nation at the Defence Investiture Ceremony.

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.

Vote! Who will win the second T20I?

Vote! Who will win the second T20I?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The second T20 game between India and Sri Lanka will be played at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo starting 1900 IST today.

Uttarakhand revives Badrinath-Kedarnath temple boards in sop to priests

Uttarakhand revives Badrinath-Kedarnath temple boards in sop to priests

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

In yet another decision to please the priest community after withdrawing the Chardham Devasthanam Board Act, the Uttarakhand government has reconstituted the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee under a new head to manage the affairs of the two Himalayan shrines.

The hotel that could be a museum

The hotel that could be a museum

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The lobby of ITC Maurya has several artworks by 20th century masters like Krishen Khanna, Akbar Padamsee, Tyeb Mehta and M F Husains. It has everything going to become India's first art museum hotel.

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Nagaland's scorecard resembled a telephone number, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 7, 10, 0 and 0 not out as they crashed for 25 against Uttarakhand.

Payment to politicians claim: J&K House panel summons VK Singh

Payment to politicians claim: J&K House panel summons VK Singh

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Rejecting former Army Chief General V K Singh's denial about claiming payment of cash to ruling politicians in the state, the Jammu and Kashmir legislative council has summon the general to appear in person before its privilege committee on January 9, 2014.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw hits maiden T20 hundred

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw hits maiden T20 hundred

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Ignored for India, Shaw sizzles with 61-ball 134

Unbeaten on the road, mighty Titans pose tough challenge for hosts MI

Unbeaten on the road, mighty Titans pose tough challenge for hosts MI

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Former champions Mumbai Indians will have their task cut out when they host Gujarat Titans, who remain unbeaten on the road.

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Several Union ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned.

Uri: A BJP Films Division show!

Uri: A BJP Films Division show!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

After watching Uri: The Surgical Strike, Syed Firdaus Ashraf gets the feeling that Modi has added another tool to help him win the 2019 Lok Sabha election: Hindi cinema...

NCLT reserves order on Go First's plea for insolvency proceeding

NCLT reserves order on Go First's plea for insolvency proceeding

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday reserved its order on crisis-hit airline Go First's plea seeking voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings and interim moratorium on financial obligations while aircraft lessors vehemently opposed the petition. Amid the airline facing severe financial crunch and cancelling flights, a two-member NCLT bench comprising Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar and Member L N Gupta heard the arguments for and against the petition for nearly four hours. As aircraft lessors opposed the plea, the counsels for Go First said the petition was not a malicious one to avoid payment of dues to its creditors but to save the company.

Cash-for-votes scam: Clean chit for Amar Singh

Cash-for-votes scam: Clean chit for Amar Singh

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

In its report, the committee is understood to have suggested that the money trail could be probed by an investigating agency like CBI or the Income Tax Department. The 600-page report carries evidence given by witnesses and verbatim transcriptions of sittings as also the 'dissent' notes by BJP's V K Malhotra, Mohd Salim (CPI-M) and Ramgopal Yadav (SP).

Sushant case: SC to hear Rhea's plea on Aug 5

Sushant case: SC to hear Rhea's plea on Aug 5

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Rajput, aged 34, was found hanging from the ceiling of his apartment in suburban Bandra in Mumbai on June 14 and since then the Mumbai Police has been probing the case keeping in mind various angles.

Turning Point: GT Bowlers Choke CSK

Turning Point: GT Bowlers Choke CSK

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The last five overs saw the CSK batters score only 25 runs while losing 3 wickets and no boundaries to show.

A long list I never want to hear again

A long list I never want to hear again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Kishore Singh draws up a list of terms he never wants to hear or read again.