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Athavale's men attack Mumbai Congress office

Athavale's men attack Mumbai Congress office

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Activists of Ramdas Athavale-led Republican Party of India on Friday attacked the Mumbai Congress' newly refurbished office after Athavale's belongings were "thrown out" from his official residence in Delhi, which was allotted to him when he had been a Member of the Parliament.

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The border guarding force has the maximum confirmed cases of the disease among the Central Armed Police Forces, also known as paramilitary forces.

Sushma Swaraj cremated, daughter performs last rites

Sushma Swaraj cremated, daughter performs last rites

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The body of the former minister, wrapped in a tricolour, was brought to the crematorium in the afternoon from the BJP headquarters, where it was kept for few hours for people to pay their respects.

Former AG Milon K Banerji dies

Former AG Milon K Banerji dies

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Banerji breathed his last around 3:30 am at the hospital. His last rites will be performed on Wednesday evening at Lodhi Road electric crematorium in New Delhi.

Workshop for HR professionals

Workshop for HR professionals

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

WCH Training Solutions is organising a one-day workshop on Employee Value Proposition Strategies.

Remembering the beguiling but mercurial Princess

Remembering the beguiling but mercurial Princess

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

To the end, though, she embodied an elegance and way of life that, like the princes, belongs to another era. Nor would the ninety-year-old romantic have been daunted by her own demise, something she must have become aware of during her last outing in London when, critically ill, she chose to return to Jaipur where she hoped to breathe her last. From here, the ride into the clouds with Jai would seem to her at least a fairytale possibility.

Believe it! Sonia's 10 Janpath house bigger than PM Modi's at 7 RCR

Believe it! Sonia's 10 Janpath house bigger than PM Modi's at 7 RCR

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The Gandhi residence is spread over 15,181 sq metre while the PM's, is smaller at 14,101 sq m.

The man behind The Japanese Wife

The man behind The Japanese Wife

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Meet Kunal Basu, the novelist of the book which is turned into a movie by Aparna Sen starring Rahul Bose, Raima Sen and a Japanese actress.

Priyanka praises AAP, calls it an important opponent

Priyanka praises AAP, calls it an important opponent

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said the Aam Aadmi Party is an important opponent

Former Pak envoy to US begins India-bashing

Former Pak envoy to US begins India-bashing

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

She's highly articulate, extremely charming, yet unabashedly hawkish when it comes to defending Pakistan, warts and all on the Kashmir issue, and this is sure to be a thorn in India's side in the think-tank circuit in Washington in the months to come and during Congressional hearings on South Asia, to which she's certain to be invited to testify.

Monkey menace at Priyanka Gandhi's residence

Monkey menace at Priyanka Gandhi's residence

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Monkey menace in Delhi has hit the prominent address of Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka, sending officials into a tizzy.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The long-time Congress leader and seven-time parliamentarian had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time of his admission and was being treated for a lung infection.

Delhi schools shut classes following 3 H1N1 cases

Delhi schools shut classes following 3 H1N1 cases

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Three positive cases of H1N1 flu among students in Delhi has prompted certain schools in the city to shut down classes for a few days from Monday.

Priyanka Vadra's father-in-law dies

Priyanka Vadra's father-in-law dies

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

The father-in-law of Priyanka Vadra died in New Delhi, his family said on Friday.

Spotted: Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Part of a DJ group, Wooden Wisdom, the actor will be performing with his music partner, Zach Cowie in Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad from September 3 to 9.

Pakistan set for re-admission into Commonwealth

Pakistan set for re-admission into Commonwealth

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Pakistan is all set to be readmitted to the Commonwealth this month. A crucial meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group will take place in London at its headquarters on May 12, which will formally lift Pakistan's suspension from the 53- member organisation. Pakistan was suspended from the Commonwealth in November 2007 after the imposition of emergency by President Pervez Musharraf.

Jaitley turns 63; Modi wishes him long life

Jaitley turns 63; Modi wishes him long life

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday turned 63 and was greeted on his birthday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many other leaders.

When Pakistan told US it won't raise Kashmir at UN

When Pakistan told US it won't raise Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

According to the cable, Sattar reacted positively to the idea of involving Kashmiris.

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Only traces of rainfall were recorded in a few areas of the national capital on Thursday which continued to experience sultry weather.

SC notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging odd-even scheme

SC notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging odd-even scheme

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta also directed the Delhi government and the Central Pollution Control Board to place before it the data of pollution in Delhi from October till November 14 this year. The bench also directed them to submit pollution data from October 1 to December 31, 2018.

No relief from pollution, thick smog grapples Delhi

No relief from pollution, thick smog grapples Delhi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

With seasonal crop residue burning, coupled with vehicle emissions, calm winds and low temperatures persisting for some time, the thick layer of toxic smog has hovered over the national capital.

Diwali pollution: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'

Diwali pollution: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 463 at 11.30 am, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

Bomb scare at Sai Baba Temple in Delhi

Bomb scare at Sai Baba Temple in Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Panic was triggered at the Sai Baba Temple in South Delhi on Thursday evening after police received an anonymous telephone call threatening to blow up the shrine, but it later turned out to be hoax.A temple administration official said that they came to know about the threat call after police teams reached the spot and started carrying out searches. The temple, which is very popular among the denizens, was immediately evacuated.

Bulandshahr: NSA invoked against 3 arrested for cow slaughter

Bulandshahr: NSA invoked against 3 arrested for cow slaughter

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Seven people were arrested in the cow slaughter case, officials said, adding that three of them -- Azhar Khan, Nadeem Khan, Mehboob Ali -- were charged under the NSA.

Delhi: Kidney racket kingpin's brother held

Delhi: Kidney racket kingpin's brother held

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

In a major breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday arrested Jeevan Raut, the brother of kidney transplant racket kingpin Amit Kumar, from Delhi.

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN; seeks OIC intervention

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN; seeks OIC intervention

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pakistan has once again raised the Kashmir issue at the UNSC, seeking mediation from the world body and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to resolve the issue.

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The Pakistani move to ban militant outfits and placate international opinion and Islamabad's openness to a UN security council resolution on Azhar -- instead of beseeching China to cast yet another veto -- enables Islamabad to occupy the high ground,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

China downplays naming of JeM in UNSC statement on Pulwama attack

China downplays naming of JeM in UNSC statement on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The powerful UN Security Council on Thursday strongly condemned the 'heinous and cowardly' terror attack.

Mahatma's grandson Ramchandra cremated

Mahatma's grandson Ramchandra cremated

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

His last rites were performed by his daughter Leela Gandhi.

'EU report on Kashmir too partisan'

'EU report on Kashmir too partisan'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The report reads like a 'harangue on Pakistan, misrepresenting our position in sharp contrast to unquestioning endorsement of Indian stand point.'

Can't retain govt accommodation: HC

Can't retain govt accommodation: HC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The Delhi high court has turned down the plea of a freedom fighter's widow to retain the government accommodation, originally alloted to her husband, for life time.

Very big lapse: Vadra on Priyanka security breach

Very big lapse: Vadra on Priyanka security breach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Asked about the security breach at their residence, he said it was a "very big lapse", but he would like to emphasise more on the safety of women in the country.

Chinmayanand raped, physically exploited me for a year: UP student

Chinmayanand raped, physically exploited me for a year: UP student

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'The SIT quizzed me for about 11 hours. I have told them about the rape. Even after telling them everything, they have not arrested Chinmayanand yet

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

Countries should negotiate on UNSC reform text: India

Countries should negotiate on UNSC reform text: India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

India's top diplomat at the United Nations on Tuesday said that countries should negotiate on the text on the table and give their national positions on the issue.

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Given that the RGF is a family-controlled trust, why would the Congress defend it every time someone accuses it of wrong-doing?' asks Virendra Kapoor.

Assam orders CBI probe into FCI official's killing

Assam orders CBI probe into FCI official's killing

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The ULFA had demanded the release of two of its leaders Mrinal Hazarika and Pallab Saikia in exchange of release of the FCI Northeast boss.

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Hundreds of JNU students rocked the national capital on Monday, bringing several parts of the city to a halt.

Showers in Delhi

Showers in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The Safdarjung and Lodhi Road observatories recorded one millimetre and 0.7 mm of rainfall respectively.

UNSC to hold 'closed-door' talks on J-K today on China's prod

UNSC to hold 'closed-door' talks on J-K today on China's prod

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Closed meetings are not open to the public and no verbatim record of statements is kept.