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Lakhimpur incident: Union minister's son summoned for questioning

Lakhimpur incident: Union minister's son summoned for questioning

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

IG Singh, however, said that there was no time limit in the summons sent to Ashish Mishra.

Kasab will hang; Ansari, Sabauddin acquitted

Kasab will hang; Ansari, Sabauddin acquitted

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

The division bench of Justices Ranjana Desai and R V More, apart from pronouncing the judgement on confirmation of death sentence to Kasab, will also deliver its verdict on Maharashtra government's plea against the acquittal of two Indians accused of aiding in commission of the crime.

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The curtain came down on rumbustious electioneering over the last two months when assembly polls were also held in four other states - Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur.

Priyanka Shines At Pre-Oscar Event

Priyanka Shines At Pre-Oscar Event

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Priyanka Chopra honoured South Asian talent at a pre-Oscar event in Beverly Hills on March 24.

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Key plotters of the 26/11 have once again escaped arrest upon the advice of Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Service Intelligence officers.

'The lady told me her name is Sheena Bora'

'The lady told me her name is Sheena Bora'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

That answer, the strangest of all till date in this courtroom, set off a ripple of excitement, surprise and muted amusement among those present, including Accused No 1 Indrani Mukerjea.

Tabrez lynching: Murder charge against accused dropped

Tabrez lynching: Murder charge against accused dropped

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Police cited the final post-mortem report that said Ansari died due to cardiac arrest.

How many more Indians will be lynched, Modiji?

How many more Indians will be lynched, Modiji?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'Isn't it obvious that the BJP government in Jharkand and its police force care two hoots about the Supreme Court's orders?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India.

My govt approved Kashi Vishwanath project: Akhilesh ahead of inauguration

My govt approved Kashi Vishwanath project: Akhilesh ahead of inauguration

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

He alleged that the BJP government has lined up a series of programmes to herald the start of the corridor only to deflect people's attention from the PM's 'failure' to double the income of farmers.

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'To become more Indianised we had to be more colourful,' Rahil Ansari, Audi's India head, tells Ajay Modi.

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and former state BJP president Keshav Prasad Maurya had also dropped a hint in a recent tweet, saying Yaduvanshi (Yadavs), Ravidasiyo (Jatavs) and Pasmanda Muslims will be brought closer to the BJP so that the lotus 'blossoms' in every booth in UP.

Can Jagdeep Dhankar Handle The Rajya Sabha?

Can Jagdeep Dhankar Handle The Rajya Sabha?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Running a fractious House full of members every bit as well versed in parliamentary law as the chair, has, in the past, reduced several Rajya Sabha chairmen to tears.

Shastri on the Indian cricketers' relationship with media

Shastri on the Indian cricketers' relationship with media

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'I feel we have tried to discuss it (with) them. To speak as much as you can to the media, but make sure that it is a proper kind of press conference where you take everyone's questions at one go.'

Shyam-Jyoti win historic silver in Archery Para C'ship

Shyam-Jyoti win historic silver in Archery Para C'ship

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Shyam Sundar Swami and Jyoti Baliyan bagged India's their first medal in the World Archery Para Championships

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'The biggest problem that faces the Opposition in Gujarat is just a day or two before voting is scheduled, Modiji goes on a spree of emotional appeals.' 'That process has been set in motion much earlier this time in Gujarat.'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The right wing has worked for 70-80 years at the grass roots before it burst onto social media.' 'Social media is an extension of its formidable work in society.' 'If you think you can fight them on social media, forget it. You can't.'

Did you know this about Emraan Hashmi?

Did you know this about Emraan Hashmi?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

How does Emraan Hashmi pass the time when he's waiting for the lift?

Charges against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Cong on police claims

Charges against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Cong on police claims

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The Congress' rebuttal came after the Gujarat police on Friday opposed activist Teesta Setalvad's bail application.

Ansari's Hanoi visit combines hard power with soft

Ansari's Hanoi visit combines hard power with soft

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The closing ceremony of the India-Vietnam friendship year in 2012 in Hanoi on Tuesday saw local youth present four dances, two of them from Bollywood. One, Jai Ho!, is really an international song, but the other song, O Yaara Dil Lagana, sung and performed to by the young Thanh Loan, was an eye-opener.

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

People came out of homes in large numbers, offered namaz at mosques, greeted each other with hugs and exchanged food and gifts across the length and breadth of India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Sunday.

India records 39,097 new Covid cases, 546 deaths

India records 39,097 new Covid cases, 546 deaths

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The number of active cases in the country has increased to 4,08,977, accounting for 1.34 per cent of the total caseload while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stood at 97.35 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Man protesting bangle seller's arrest has Pak links: Govt

Man protesting bangle seller's arrest has Pak links: Govt

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has found "evidence" that shows one of the men arrested in connection with a protest and for spreading inflammatory messages after the bangle seller incident in Indore has links with Pakistan through social media, state home minister Narottam Mishra said on Monday.

UP polls: SP picks winnable candidates, ally RLD relies on clean record

UP polls: SP picks winnable candidates, ally RLD relies on clean record

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The Rashtriya Lok Dal has chosen educated candidates hailing from the constituency and with no criminal background, while partner the Samajwadi Party picked them on their 'winnability' factor as the alliance announced the first list of nominees for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

1 killed, 14 injured in IED blast outside Udhampur court complex

1 killed, 14 injured in IED blast outside Udhampur court complex

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said preliminary investigation suggests it to be 'an act of terrorists but we are investigating the case'.

WATCH LIVE: Vice President Hamid Ansari's swearing-in

WATCH LIVE: Vice President Hamid Ansari's swearing-in

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

WATCH LIVE: Vice President Hamid Ansari's swearing-in

Those forgetting kar sevaks are 'Ram drohi': Sena

Those forgetting kar sevaks are 'Ram drohi': Sena

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

In an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana', the party claimed the foundation stone ceremony in Ayodhya is "personality centric and political party centric".

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday met the family of Indian prisoner Hamid Nehal Ansari, who was attacked at least thrice by inmates in a Peshawar jail, and assured them of all possible help.

Aishwarya, daughter Aaradhya test positive for coronavirus

Aishwarya, daughter Aaradhya test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Aishwarya's mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan has tested negative.

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Security bunkers manned by the central armed paramilitary forces are being set up in many areas of Srinagar where these were removed between 2011 and 2014 following the overall improvement in the security situation across Kashmir.

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

There are many such young men in Maharashtra, mainly in the industrially backward Marathwada region, who had once fallen victim to ISIS's propaganda but are now leading a normal life with the help of the employment training programme.

No action under pressure, without proof: Yogi on Lakhimpur

No action under pressure, without proof: Yogi on Lakhimpur

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Describing the violence, which left eight people, including four farmers, dead, as unfortunate, he said the government is going deep into the details of the incident.

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Of the total 166 names declared so far by the Congress, 119 candidates will be making their electoral debut.

Indian prisoner attacked thrice in Pakistani jail

Indian prisoner attacked thrice in Pakistani jail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Ansari was attacked and injured three times over the last couple of months and shifted to the hospital for treatment, the counsel added.

Prez Poll: Who Will Be Modi's Next 'Yes Man'?

Prez Poll: Who Will Be Modi's Next 'Yes Man'?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Modi will utilise the Presidential poll to show that he is the only leader who matters in India, argue Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari. So the question being asked in political circles is: 'Who will be the next Kovind?'

Allahabad University VC complaints about 'azaan on loudspeaker'

Allahabad University VC complaints about 'azaan on loudspeaker'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Asserting that she is not against any religion, the VC suggested that azaan can be recited even without a loudspeaker so that it does not cause discomfort to others.

All terrorists involved in civilian killings in JK eliminated: Sources

All terrorists involved in civilian killings in JK eliminated: Sources

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a spell of relative calm, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a spate of killings of innocent civilians last month, triggering apprehensions of an intense cycle of violence and turmoil in the region.

HC upholds right to choose partner, faults verdict over conversion for marriage

HC upholds right to choose partner, faults verdict over conversion for marriage

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Amid a row over 'love jihad', the Allahabad high court has ruled that the right to choose a life partner "irrespective of religion" is intrinsic to the right to life and personal liberty.

'Artfully crafted performance': Tharoor on PM's emotional farewell to Azad

'Artfully crafted performance': Tharoor on PM's emotional farewell to Azad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

"It was partly in response to Tikait's tears that he decided he also has tears," Tharoor said

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The monk-turned politician will take the reins of the most populous state for a second time in a row after completing his full five-year term.