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Anek Review

Anek Review

Rediff.com27 May 2022

There's too much going on in Anek, and a lot of it is terribly disjointed, complains Sukanya Verma.

Scuffle caused stampede, not rush: Vaishno Devi shrine board

Scuffle caused stampede, not rush: Vaishno Devi shrine board

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The Saturday stampede that killed 12 people occurred 'due to a scuffle between two groups of pilgrims', the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said in a statement, emphasising only 35,000 pilgrims were allowed to proceed for the yatra against the normal capacity of 50,000 in view of the pandemic.

Number portability: Biggest gainers and losers

Number portability: Biggest gainers and losers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Telecom operator Vodafone has been the top gainer of customers through mobile number portability facility while Reliance Communications is the biggest loser.

Amshipura fake encounter: Court martial of captain begins

Amshipura fake encounter: Court martial of captain begins

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The Army has initiated general court martial proceedings against a captain for the killing of three men in a staged encounter in Amshipura in south Kashmir in July 2020 after a Court of Inquiry found that troops had 'exceeded' powers vested under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, officials said in Srinagar on Sunday.

LeT terrorist nabbed in J-K reportedly linked to BJP

LeT terrorist nabbed in J-K reportedly linked to BJP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The two people arrested in Udaipur were alleged by the Congress to have links with the Saffron party.

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

Preparations underway in J-K for assembly elections

Preparations underway in J-K for assembly elections

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Jammu and Kashmir has been without an assembly since November 2018 when the then legislative assembly was dissolved by then Governor Satya Pal Malik after the People's Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government fell apart earlier that year.

Return of paramilitary forces sparks rumours in Kashmir

Return of paramilitary forces sparks rumours in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The return of around 6,000 paramilitary personnel to Jammu and Kashmir after election duty elsewhere has triggered large scale rumours, ranging from further bifurcation of the union territory to announcement of elections after realigning districts, for the last three days.

Service quality: Which mobile operators are the worst?

Service quality: Which mobile operators are the worst?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Telecom complaints against other players were below 500 in the first half of 2016.

The ministers who matter more to Modi

The ministers who matter more to Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi involves junior ministers in the decision-making process and holds a meeting of the Council of Ministers every last Saturday of the month, but there is a group of ministers that he reaches out to more often.

4G internet being restored in entire J-K after 18 months

4G internet being restored in entire J-K after 18 months

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

High-speed mobile internet services had been restored in two districts -- Ganderbal in Kashmir region and Udhampur in Jammu region -- in August last year.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

Doval, R&AW chief meet Amit Shah over Kashmir killings

Doval, R&AW chief meet Amit Shah over Kashmir killings

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Ahead of a crucial meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and is believed to have discussed the security situation in the Union territory which has witnessed a spate of targeted killings since May 12.

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Shah attended a function on renaming of Mughalsarai junction after Pt Deendayal Upadhyay.

Here's how Prabhu plans to cut costs, generate revenue

Here's how Prabhu plans to cut costs, generate revenue

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'We need to look beyond the current approach'.

Minorities have more rights than majority; laws need 'revisit': Satyapal Singh

Minorities have more rights than majority; laws need 'revisit': Satyapal Singh

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

"In the last about two decades, the way the Constitution has been interpreted and the laws have been interpreted, it requires revisit. Let us revisit them," he said.

Govt seeks RBI nod to launch India Post Payments bank

Govt seeks RBI nod to launch India Post Payments bank

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The IPPB, which is currently running pilot services in Raipur and Ranchi, needs a go-ahead from RBI for the software used for system integration

Host of tests awaits Ashwini Vaishnaw, the new rail minister

Host of tests awaits Ashwini Vaishnaw, the new rail minister

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The change in leadership at the railway ministry comes at a time when the national transporter is grappling with low passenger earnings even as it is trying to increase freight loading and open up its doors to private investment. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took charge from Piyush Goyal who got the railway portfolio in 2017 after Prime Minister Narendra Modii dropped Suresh Prabhu from the Union Cabinet. Completing freight corridors, negotiating land for the bullet train, and speeding up monetisation plans would be some of the major focus areas for Vaishnaw.

Google's free Wi-Fi service arrives at Bhubaneswar railway station

Google's free Wi-Fi service arrives at Bhubaneswar railway station

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

The project will eventually be rolled out to cover 400 railway stations across India

43,000 gram panchayats to get Net connection soon

43,000 gram panchayats to get Net connection soon

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

To make the scheme attractive, the government has announced a rate structure wherein the operators may take the optical fibre on lease and provide broadband connectivity to customers.

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has not only been decked in tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir.

Why is award-wapsi gang silent on Alwar rape, asks PM

Why is award-wapsi gang silent on Alwar rape, asks PM

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The wanted to suppress the news, save the accused for the sake of the vote bank, Modi said.

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Terming the killing a "cowardly act", the protesters said assurances given by the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure the safety of minorities in the Valley have proved to be false.

PM, Shah to meet J-K leaders on June 24 over holding assembly polls

PM, Shah to meet J-K leaders on June 24 over holding assembly polls

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair a meeting with all political parties from Jammu and Kashmir on June 24 as part of the Centre's initiatives to bolster political processes, including holding assembly elections, in the union territory, officials said in New Delhi.

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

According to sources, the postal bank will tie up with other banks and financial companies to offer products like loans, mutual funds, and insurance policies to its customers.

Bihar farmers refuse to cut their crop prematurely for PM's function

Bihar farmers refuse to cut their crop prematurely for PM's function

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

District Magistrate Rachna Patil told PTI on Friday, "We are looking after the matter."

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Arnie's back, Varun shape shifts while others fight the good fight and more on OTT this week.

Kin of civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter seek bodies, protests continue

Kin of civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter seek bodies, protests continue

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Families of two civilians killed in the Hyderpora encounter in Srinagar held a protest here on Wednesday, demanding justice for the victims and the return of their bodies.

'The negativity is only on the TV news channels'

'The negativity is only on the TV news channels'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Even they can see through the stories on these news channels and can see how these channels keep shifting their goals: From murder, drugs, to someone missing. They are worthless goals.'

Keshav Maurya: Yogi's BJP Challenger

Keshav Maurya: Yogi's BJP Challenger

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Keshav Prasad Maurya's election from Sirathu in Kaushambi will be among the keenly watched contests in UP. If he and the BJP win, will he be luckier this time?

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Rediff.com7 May 2015

During the trip, Mukherjee will hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on civil nuclear cooperation, defence ties and partnership in higher education.

Joshi dropped; Maneka, Varun in BJP's list for UP

Joshi dropped; Maneka, Varun in BJP's list for UP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Maneka Gandhi will contest from Sultanpur and Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit.

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

While some in the Congress were apprehensive that land grab allegations against her husband Robert Vadra could turn out to be Priyanka's Achilles heel, much of the BJP leadership opted not to bring up the issue at the current juncture.

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.

Modi assures J-K youth in first visit after abrogation of Article 370

Modi assures J-K youth in first visit after abrogation of Article 370

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Reaching out to the youth of the Kashmir Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spelled out initiatives for peace and development, and assured they will not inherit the problems faced by their parents and grandparents.

'Jihadis have to be eliminated to bring about peace in J&K'

'Jihadis have to be eliminated to bring about peace in J&K'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

'If the jihadi infiltration attempts are assisted by the Pakistan army, the Indian Army will retaliate strongly.'

Modi on stage, Manik Saha sworn-in as Tripura CM for 2nd term

Modi on stage, Manik Saha sworn-in as Tripura CM for 2nd term

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Seventy-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manik Saha on Wednesday took oath as chief minister of the sensitive border state of Tripura.

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The Centre and state governments have shied away from highlighting the ISI's attempts to displace Hindus and create corridors of sympathetic demography to further their designs especially along the communication arteries from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley.

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Central Reserve Police Force and police personnel moved to search the vehicle and came under fire of the terrorists hiding in the truck. They retaliated resulting in an encounter.