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Rajasthan minister booked for 'abetting' suicide

Rajasthan minister booked for 'abetting' suicide

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Joshi, Congress MLA from Hawa Mahal, however, rejected the allegations and called for a fair probe into the case.

Time To Book Profits In PSU Funds?

Time To Book Profits In PSU Funds?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

While near-term performance is difficult to predict after a huge run-up, fund managers believe the PSU theme's prospects remain sound over the medium to long term.

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara made 49 and 43 in his two innings as Saurashtra lost to Haryana by four wickets.

Parliament breach kingpin Jha wanted to create nationwide anarchy: Police

Parliament breach kingpin Jha wanted to create nationwide anarchy: Police

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Sources said the police are likely to seek the Parliament's permission to recreate the December 13 incident that unfolded on the anniversary of the 2001 attack on it.

Parl intruders considered self-immolation as an option

Parl intruders considered self-immolation as an option

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

The five accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case have revealed they explored the idea of self-immolation after applying fire-resistent gel on their body to create more dramatic scenes without hurting themselves and get media attention, Delhi Police officials said on Saturday.

Supports events which promote country's diversity: Centre on Sri Sri event

Supports events which promote country's diversity: Centre on Sri Sri event

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Admitting that a large scale event as World Cultural Festival organised by the Art of Living foundation could have an impact on the environment, Minister of State for Tourism Mahesh Sharma on Friday said that a solution can always be procured if such a problem crops up.

Readers' special: The best travel pix from India

Readers' special: The best travel pix from India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

These are just some of the best travel photographs sent in by our readers.

Subhas Chandra Bose was 1st PM of undivided India: Rajnath Singh

Subhas Chandra Bose was 1st PM of undivided India: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had formed this government and taken oath as prime minister on October 21, 1943."

'Why me?,' asks Kejriwal after he is denied entry into Dadri village

'Why me?,' asks Kejriwal after he is denied entry into Dadri village

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

His cavalcade was stopped by authorities citing protests and tension in the village.

SpiceJet offers discount for 'Zero bag' passengers

SpiceJet offers discount for 'Zero bag' passengers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Those who book tickets at discounted fares but later decide to check-in luggage would have to pay a fee.

Gujjar row: BJP suspends 2 MLAs in Rajasthan

Gujjar row: BJP suspends 2 MLAs in Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

Suspending Attar Singh Bhadana and Prahalad Gunjal, state BJP president Mahesh Sharma asked the duo to file their reply to the show cause notice-cum-suspension order within seven days, a party spokesman said.

Meena refuses to take back resignation

Meena refuses to take back resignation

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Rajasthan Food and Supply Minister Kirorilal Meena on Wednesday refused to withdraw his resignation, which he had submitted to Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje last Sunday, on the Gujjar issue. Breaking his silence over the matter, Meena told a press conference in Jaipur that even if the chief minister requested him to take back his resignation, he would not do so.

Nehru Museum director presses resignation, accepted

Nehru Museum director presses resignation, accepted

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Caught in the midst of a controversy, Mahesh Rangarajan, UPA-appointed Director of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, has pressed ahead with his resignation from the post, which was accepted on Thursday.

Rajasthan minister and 5 MLAs to quit

Rajasthan minister and 5 MLAs to quit

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Earlier in the day, the MLAs held a closed-door meeting in the state capital to discuss the issue in the aftermath of quota agitation and violence which has claimed 14 lives so far.

Struggling SpiceJet gets yet another relief

Struggling SpiceJet gets yet another relief

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Meanwhile, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said that there was no question of any bail out to the beleaguered carrier

Parliament breach: Cops seek polygraph test to find 'actual motive'

Parliament breach: Cops seek polygraph test to find 'actual motive'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Delhi Police on Thursday moved a court seeking permission to conduct the polygraph test of all six people arrested in connection with the Parliament security breach matter.

Vintage RCB Batting Lights Up Stadium

Vintage RCB Batting Lights Up Stadium

Rediff.com19 May 2024

RCB's openers gave the hosts the perfect start, before the middle order delivered once again to take the hosts to a defendable total. Cameos from Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell added the final flourish.

No knowledge centre at Kalam's bungalow, grandnephew quits BJP

No knowledge centre at Kalam's bungalow, grandnephew quits BJP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Former president's bungalow in New Delhi was allotted to Union minister Mahesh Sharma.

HC stays trial court order to provide FIR copy to Parliament breach accused

HC stays trial court order to provide FIR copy to Parliament breach accused

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The execution of the order dated December 21 stands stayed till the next date of hearing.

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

He, obviously, later said that his remarks had been interpreted out of context.

Modi hails Nehru, asks youth to imbibe his scientific temper

Modi hails Nehru, asks youth to imbibe his scientific temper

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

He said the youth should take inspiration from him.

Minister who called Kalam 'nationalist despite being Muslim' gets his Delhi house

Minister who called Kalam 'nationalist despite being Muslim' gets his Delhi house

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Kalam was staying at the 10 Rajaji Marg residence after his eventful term as President ended in 2007.

Parliament breach accused challenges police remand

Parliament breach accused challenges police remand

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

In her petition seeking a writ of habeas corpus directing her production before the high court as well as an order to 'set her at liberty', Azad said not allowing her to consult a lawyer of her choice amounted to violation of her fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution, making the remand order unlawful.

Politicos spar over Dadri lynching, question PM's silence

Politicos spar over Dadri lynching, question PM's silence

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

"This wasn't an attack over meat. He has been killed in the name of religion. This is a pre-planned, cold-blooded killing. It cannot be an accident," said Owaisi.

Chennai airport to partially resume services from Saturday

Chennai airport to partially resume services from Saturday

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Minister of state for aviation Mahesh Sharma said that his ministry has requested the airlines to maintain price cap in this time of crisis.

BJP leader's killing: 4 detained, family demands CBI probe

BJP leader's killing: 4 detained, family demands CBI probe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Alleging political vendetta, the family of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Pandit on Sunday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into his killing as police detained four persons in the case and prohibitory orders were clamped in Gautam Budh Nagar, where the murder had sparked violence on Saturday night.

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pinned its hopes on the old guard to ensure victory in next month's assembly elections in Chhattisgarh as it gave tickets to 11 sitting MLAs and renominated 13 leaders who lost in the 2018 polls.

Caught on CCTV: Culture minister's security thrashes society guards

Caught on CCTV: Culture minister's security thrashes society guards

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma has landed into controversy after his personal bodyguards were caught on CCTV camera ruthlessly thrashing security guards of a society in Ghaziabad.

Now, book your entry ticket to the Taj Mahal online

Now, book your entry ticket to the Taj Mahal online

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Now you can book online your entry tickets to the Taj Mahal in Agra and Humayun's Tomb in the national capital.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Neelam Azad, an accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case, seeking her release on the grounds that her police remand was illegal.

100 shots fired at BJP leader Brijpal Teotia near Delhi

100 shots fired at BJP leader Brijpal Teotia near Delhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Senior BJP leader Brijpal Teotia and five others were seriously injured when they were attacked by armed assailants in Ghaziabad on Thursday.

Time to grow up, Mr Minister

Time to grow up, Mr Minister

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'I am only slightly puzzled by why the childishness has not left the minister. It is easy to be prejudiced and closed-minded when one is in one's teens. But adults should view the world as adults, not as squabbling and petty schoolchildren,' says Aakar Patel.

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Bangladesh?

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps, completing his century on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group A tie against Rajasthan to guide the defending champions to a 300-plus total in Jaipur on Saturday.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate Ganpati with Salman

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate Ganpati with Salman

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Salman Khan's youngest sister Arpita Khan and her husband Aayush Sharma hosted Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at their home in Mumbai.

Bungalow that housed Kalam will become Pranab's post-retirement house

Bungalow that housed Kalam will become Pranab's post-retirement house

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

On July 25, Pranab Mukherjee will leave Rashtrapati Bhavan and move into 10 Rajaji Marg in Lutyens' Delhi.

The LAST PICTURES from KK's Life

The LAST PICTURES from KK's Life

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Over the years, the singer has given us many memorable songs including Pal, Yaaron, Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai, Aankhon Mein Teri, Khuda Jaane.

Mumbai to host Vajpayee's 91st birthday fete

Mumbai to host Vajpayee's 91st birthday fete

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Actors and singers such as Padmini Kolhapure, Manoj Joshi, Sudha Chandran, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, Anup Jalota, Kumar Sanu, Deepika Chikhalia and Shabbir Kumar would be among the prominent figures who would perform during 'Atal Geet Ganga', a poetry event to celebrate Vajpayee's 91st birthday