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Bajrang Dal storms Haridwar college over Iftar at campus

Bajrang Dal storms Haridwar college over Iftar at campus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Bajrang Dal office bearer Amit Kumar alleged that the party had been organised in the "Hindu religious city" as part of a conspiracy to bring outsiders to the college campus.

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The wall collapsed on the Rs 300 ticket queue line near the shopping complex on the ghat road from Simhagiri Bus Stand at around 3 am. Heavy overnight rains and strong winds are suspected to have loosened the soil, causing the structure to fall, Anitha told reporters.

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin plans to approach the Telangana High Court to challenge the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ombudsman's order to remove his name from the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Who is Mohan Yadav, BJP's surprise pick for Madhya Pradesh CM

Who is Mohan Yadav, BJP's surprise pick for Madhya Pradesh CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Chief Minister-designate Mohan Yadav, an OBC leader and three-time Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, started his political career when he was a student and rose to become higher education minister of Madhya Pradesh where he announced to make Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas as an optional subject in colleges in 2021.

CBIC Eases GST Rules, Checks Overreach

CBIC Eases GST Rules, Checks Overreach

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

The revised guidelines are aimed at curbing discretionary practices by field officers, especially the tendency to seek documents not mandated under the law.

India set for massive mock drill on Wednesday amid rising tension with Pak

India set for massive mock drill on Wednesday amid rising tension with Pak

Rediff.com7 May 2025

How to conduct the mock exercise with active public participation of people was discussed threadbare at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Top civil and police officers of the country participated in the meeting, official sources said.

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'When Dr Murli Manohar Joshi wanted to start a course on astrology, Jayant was the first one to have the courage to stand up and say astrology is not science.' 'That's a very rare quality -- to stand up to authority.'

Rename Mohammadpur as Madhavpuram, Najafgarh as Nahargarh: Delhi BJP MLA

Rename Mohammadpur as Madhavpuram, Najafgarh as Nahargarh: Delhi BJP MLA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Pahalwan, who won the recent assembly polls from Najafgarh defeating AAP's Tarun Kumar by over 29,000 votes, claimed on the floor of Delhi Assembly that the renaming effort has been in the works for a long time.

U-23 'Irani Cup': IPL star to lead Rest of India vs Punjab

U-23 'Irani Cup': IPL star to lead Rest of India vs Punjab

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Rizvi will be representing Delhi Capitals this season.

'Investments Of Over Rs 4 Trillion To Create 100,000 Jobs'

'Investments Of Over Rs 4 Trillion To Create 100,000 Jobs'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'The size of the investments is important, but equally crucial is the number of jobs that these proposals create.'

'U-turn' vs 'game changer': Caste census sparks war of words

'U-turn' vs 'game changer': Caste census sparks war of words

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Caste census politics took centre stage on Thursday with the Congress terming the government's decision as a 'diversionary tactic' and a move for headlines management and the Bharatiya Janata Party saying it has exposed the difference between the Centre's 'true intentions' and the 'empty sloganeering' of the opposition party.

'State Banks Must Take Affordable Housing Seriously'

'State Banks Must Take Affordable Housing Seriously'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'Unless banks focus on the Rs 10-15 lakh loan segment, growing affordable housing will remain a challenge.'

Bengaluru Police stops Ed Sheeran's street performance

Bengaluru Police stops Ed Sheeran's street performance

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Bengaluru Police on Sunday morning halted British musician Ed Sheeran's live street performance in the city, citing lack of permission by the popular singer-songwriter.

Nushrratt Parties With Ayushmann-Tahira

Nushrratt Parties With Ayushmann-Tahira

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Ayushmann Khurrana and his wife Tahira Kashyap hosted a grand Diwali party for friends at their home in Mumbai.

India Should Tread Warily On Battlefield

India Should Tread Warily On Battlefield

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Pakistan has warned the international community that any military moves by India shall be 'responded to assuredly and decisively... onus of any escalatory spiral and its consequences shall squarely lie with India.' Implicit in the statement is a veiled threat that even a nuclear threshold may be reached if push comes to shove, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Hosting 2036 Olympics not empty slogan: Mandaviya

Hosting 2036 Olympics not empty slogan: Mandaviya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Action plan ready to prepare India for hosting 2036 Games, says Union Sports Minister.

Fake cardiologist N John Camm, linked to 7 deaths in MP, arrested

Fake cardiologist N John Camm, linked to 7 deaths in MP, arrested

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

A fake cardiologist operating at a missionary hospital in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, has been linked to the deaths of seven patients. Police have filed an FIR against the accused, identified as Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, who allegedly used the name of a renowned UK cardiologist. The incident came to light after a complaint was filed with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which is investigating the case. The accused has been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including forgery and criminal liability. The incident has sparked political controversy, with the Congress accusing the BJP of protecting the accused.

Why BJP Still Hasn't Named Nadda's Successor

Why BJP Still Hasn't Named Nadda's Successor

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The prolonged delay over electing J P Nadda's successor possibly stems from the RSS leadership wanting a person who is at least equidistant from the Sangh as well as the Modi/BJP edifice, observes BJP-RSS watcher Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Modi discussed retirement with RSS: Raut; He will be back: Fadnavis

Modi discussed retirement with RSS: Raut; He will be back: Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday dismissed speculation about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's successor, asserting that Modi would continue to lead the country for many more years.

Who Is Gauri Spratt, Aamir's Latest Love?

Who Is Gauri Spratt, Aamir's Latest Love?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Her grandfather Philip Spratt was accused by the British Raj in the Meerut Conspiracy Case in the late 1920s. Meet the lady in Aamir Khan's life.

537 Pak nationals exit India via Attari as deadline ends

537 Pak nationals exit India via Attari as deadline ends

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

The exit deadline for Pakistani nationals visiting India on SAARC visas ended on April 26, while for the rest, except those on medical visas, it is set to close on Sunday, April 27 amid escalating tensions between the two countries over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.

Neal Mohan to succeed Susan Wojcicki as YouTube CEO

Neal Mohan to succeed Susan Wojcicki as YouTube CEO

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Wojcicki, 54, said in her blog post that she will focus on "family, health, and personal projects I'm passionate about." Wojcicki, who was previously a senior vice president for ad products at Google, became CEO of YouTube in 2014.

Thakur cleared to contest Boxing Federation of India election

Thakur cleared to contest Boxing Federation of India election

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's bid to contest the Boxing Federation of India's presidential election was reinstated by the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

Violence being instigated after Waqf Bill passage: Adityanath slams Oppn

Violence being instigated after Waqf Bill passage: Adityanath slams Oppn

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday condemned the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district following the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing the opposition of instigating the violence. He also criticized the opposition for their alleged silence over the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh and emphasized the BJP's commitment to protecting Hindus.

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'Let his soul rest in peace...We should all be proud of him in every way. And we will make him proud in every way'

Celebrating Swami Vivekananda's Life

Celebrating Swami Vivekananda's Life

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary is celebrated every year on January 12.

Tariffs are integral to Trump's vision for US economy

Tariffs are integral to Trump's vision for US economy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Trump may temper his approach from time to time, but to think that he will change his basic philosophy is delusional, asserts T T Ram Mohan.

Woman assaults 8-year-old boy over dog's entry in Noida lift

Woman assaults 8-year-old boy over dog's entry in Noida lift

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

A woman has been detained in Noida for allegedly assaulting a minor boy who requested her not to bring her pet dog into the lift of a residential building. The incident, captured on video, sparked outrage among residents. The woman was seen dragging the boy out of the lift despite his pleas. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.

Three more cases filed against Kunal Kamra in Mumbai

Three more cases filed against Kunal Kamra in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Three separate cases have been filed against Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra at Khar police station over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Slain IAS officer's wife urges Prez, PM to stop Anand Mohan's release

Slain IAS officer's wife urges Prez, PM to stop Anand Mohan's release

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Talking about the brutal killing of Krishnaiah in 1994, G Uma Krishnaiah said her husband was killed for no fault of his.

Will The Caste Census Boomerang On Modi?

Will The Caste Census Boomerang On Modi?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The government has to specify what it intends to do with caste census data. It will be closely tracked if the government would simultaneously move towards removing the present 50% bar on reservations using means which are permitted in law. If this is not done, the entire exercise will become meaningless and could boomerang on the BJP, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Oppn vs BJP on Bhagwat's 'have at least 3 kids' remark

Oppn vs BJP on Bhagwat's 'have at least 3 kids' remark

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Bhagwat highlighted the vital role of families and warned that according to population science, if a society's total fertility rate dips below 2.1, it could face extinction.

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Manoj Kumar's musical imprints are as deep as his cinematic ones.

Pahalgam attack: Perpetrators won't be spared, says Modi

Pahalgam attack: Perpetrators won't be spared, says Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

A deadly terror attack targeting tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday drew strong condemnation and outrage. 26 people, including two foreigners and two locals, were killed in the attack, which is the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the perpetrators will not be spared and their evil agenda will never succeed. Opposition leaders demanded accountability, claiming the government's claims of normalcy in Kashmir have fallen flat.

Like Raashii's Pongal Style?

Like Raashii's Pongal Style?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri in their special ways.

Kajol-Nysa Are Two Chopsticks

Kajol-Nysa Are Two Chopsticks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Urvashi gets the blues... Diana is grateful... how Arjun kills time...

Hisaab Barabar Review: Sloppy Execution

Hisaab Barabar Review: Sloppy Execution

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

A superficial drama that never rises above its boring sentimentality, notes Mayur Sanap.

Are You Ready For Rasha-Aaman's Azaad?

Are You Ready For Rasha-Aaman's Azaad?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Film folk stepped out to watch debutants Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgn's new film, Azaad, which releases on January 17.

1 killed, 3 injured as Kamakhya Express derail in Odisha

1 killed, 3 injured as Kamakhya Express derail in Odisha

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The train was heading to Kamakhya station in Assam's Guwahati from Bengaluru.

21 killed in firecracker warehouse blast in Gujarat

21 killed in firecracker warehouse blast in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Eighteen people were killed and five others injured after a firecracker warehouse exploded and collapsed in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday. The incident occurred in an industrial area near Deesa town around 9:45 a.m., killing workers from Madhya Pradesh and their family members. The warehouse was used to store firecrackers, but there is no evidence that firecrackers were being manufactured there. The Gujarat government has announced financial assistance for the victims' families.