News for 'Mathura'

3 Brahmin names that shake up the Yogi government

3 Brahmin names that shake up the Yogi government

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Khushi Dubey, Hari Shankar Tiwari and Mata Prasad Pandey represent the resentment among Brahmins towards the Adityanath government. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Share your wedding videos with us!

Share your wedding videos with us!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

In this unique wedding ceremony, a young bride and groom exchanged their wedding vows mid-air. How did you get married? Share with us some of your wedding videos!

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Delhi police has recovered the iPhone which was provided by Uber to the driver accused of raping the 27-year-old finance company executive on Friday night inside the cab which she had booked through the company's app.

Yuvraj Singh on how to hit cancer for a six!

Yuvraj Singh on how to hit cancer for a six!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Yuvraj, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012, said he could successfully fight the dreaded diseased as it was detected early.

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

As the number of COVID-19 cases is witnessing a spike in India, religious places across the country remain closed to encourage social distancing, a key component in preventing the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

The various 'pujas' PM Modi will offer in Ayodhya

The various 'pujas' PM Modi will offer in Ayodhya

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

PM Modi will arrive at 12.30 pm at the Ram Janmbhoomi and take part in various prayers including the main 'bhoomi pujan'. Govind Giriji Maharaj, treasurer of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said that the religious ceremonies will begin from 8.30 am in the morning and will continue till 12.30 pm.

What are Kriti and Kartik up to?

What are Kriti and Kartik up to?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Just what do actors *do* the whole day? We find out.

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

An alert has been sounded by the Delhi government after the water level of Yamuna river crossed the danger mark, an official said.

With crackers and sweets, India celebrates Ayodhya bhoomi pujan

With crackers and sweets, India celebrates Ayodhya bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The excitement on the foundation laying ceremony of Ram Temple reverberated across the country as Ram bhakts gathered to to celebrate the groundbreaking occasion. People across the country were seen chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and waving saffron flags. Fireworks were also burst and sweets were distributed to mark the day.

Where was the sample sent; who received it? Akhilesh on Dadri report

Where was the sample sent; who received it? Akhilesh on Dadri report

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

"Where was the sample sent, who received it? There was nothing objectionable in his house. Every eye is on this matter. Everyone wants that the victim's family should get justice as murder had taken place.

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The world famous monument has recently been in the crosshairs of controversy.

Gujjar protest in Rajasthan hits rail traffic

Gujjar protest in Rajasthan hits rail traffic

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Movement of trains between Mathura in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan's Bharatpur was disrupted on Tuesday by Gujjars who have been asking for five per cent reservation in government jobs.

Hema Malini: I don't know what people saw in me

Hema Malini: I don't know what people saw in me

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

All Hema Malini wants is a quiet birthday.

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

As dusk fell, volunteers lit up nearly six lakh diyas lined up on the Saryu riverbank. 'Representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed this grand festival. With 5,84,372 earthen lamps, the event made the world record,' a state government statement said.

Look who turned up for Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Look who turned up for Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The who's who of world politics, Bollywood and business attended the Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday evening. Rediff.com shows a few, who attended the ceremony.

'Jaya is right. We all need to defend our beloved film industry'

'Jaya is right. We all need to defend our beloved film industry'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I haven't seen such a vicious campaign to tarnish our industry's reputation.' 'Ever since Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death, any and everyone thinks it is their right to speak of the industry as a filthy place.'

PHOTOS: When a fighter jet landed on the Yamuna Expressway

PHOTOS: When a fighter jet landed on the Yamuna Expressway

Rediff.com21 May 2015

In a first, a Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft successfully landed on the Yamuna Expressway.

Hathras case: SC to hear Kerala journalist case in January

Hathras case: SC to hear Kerala journalist case in January

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh government had told the bench that "shocking findings" have emerged in the investigation so far in the case in which Kappan was arrested on his way to Hathras.

AAP claims Sisodia's residence attacked by 'BJP goons'

AAP claims Sisodia's residence attacked by 'BJP goons'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Delhi BJP, however, refuted the allegations, saying their protest was peaceful. The Delhi Police also said the allegations that the gate of the deputy CM's residence was damaged or broken are 'incorrect' and a case has been registered under appropriate sections in the matter.

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'I am jobless and don't have savings to sustain. Better I go home and do farming. If I am lucky, I will survive'

Luka Chuppi Review: Formula film-making at its lamest

Luka Chuppi Review: Formula film-making at its lamest

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Luka Chuppi is as much about live-in as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was about pigeons.

Bengal sees nearly 80% voter turnout in sixth phase

Bengal sees nearly 80% voter turnout in sixth phase

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Over 1.03 crore voters will decide the political fate of 306 candidates in this phase.

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that "shocking findings" have emerged in the investigation so far in the case in which Kerala-based scribe Sidhique Kappan was arrested on his way to Hathras, where a young Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped, in October.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

PHOTOS: Rains batter North India, flood-like situation in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Incessant rains over the past two days in eastern Rajasthan have led to a flood-like situation in the region and severed road connectivity to many areas.

PM launches programme to vaccinate 500 mn livestock

PM launches programme to vaccinate 500 mn livestock

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The prime minister sat on the floor with women who pick plastic from garbage and helped them sift through the waste, driving home a powerful message in his mission to end single use plastic.

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The Congress leader, dressed in black pants and a white kurta, was seen sitting on the footpath and asking migrant labourers near the Sukhdev Vihar flyover about their ordeal.

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

There can be no communal harmony unless Muslims forgo their claim on Ayodhya, Mathura and Kashi, where there are temple-mosque disputes, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal said today and asked Sunni Central Board and All India Muslim Personal Law Board to take initiative.

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP from Hyderabad, chanted "Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Takbeer Allahu Akbar, Jai Hind", after members from the ruling side shouted slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.

UP on alert after LeT threatens to blow up Kashi Vishwanath temple, stations

UP on alert after LeT threatens to blow up Kashi Vishwanath temple, stations

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A letter by a LeT commander threatened to blow up the Saharanpur and Hapur railway stations and other stations as well.

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Here's how political leaders across the country celebrated the festival of colours.

Banks to witness spike in credit costs, NPAs in 2020

Banks to witness spike in credit costs, NPAs in 2020

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

While banks are not as exposed as the corporate sector during the initial stage of the pandemic, the strain on lenders could ultimately be profound. Banks face a second-order hit compared with the corporate and household sectors.

Meet this German gaurakshak, who houses hundreds of sick, abandoned cows

Meet this German gaurakshak, who houses hundreds of sick, abandoned cows

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

As many as 1,200 cows -- mostly abandoned, sick and injured -- have found a saviour in 59-year-old German national Friederike Irina Bruning.

Suit challenges Aug 15, 1947 status quo for places of worship

Suit challenges Aug 15, 1947 status quo for places of worship

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A Hindu body has moved the Supreme Court challenging a provision in the 1991 law that provides for maintaining the "religious character" of holy structures as it existed on August 15, 1947, in a bid to open the litigation route to reclaim disputed religious sites other than the Ram Janambhoomi in Ayodhya. The petition, which has challenged Section 4 of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, assumes significance in the case of Kashi and Mathura, where two disputed mosques stand.

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Basic Covid protocols were not followed, which is why so many teachers lost their lives.'

Priyanka Gandhi vacates Lodhi Estate bungalow

Priyanka Gandhi vacates Lodhi Estate bungalow

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sources close to her said she would be staying for a few days in her Gurugram penthouse before shifting to central Delhi, where she has finalised a house.

Delhi CM hopes pollution won't affect India-B'desh T20

Delhi CM hopes pollution won't affect India-B'desh T20

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hopes pollution will not affect the India-Bangladesh T20 International in the city on November 3, emphasising that his government has been taking steps such as the odd-even scheme to improve the air quality.

Lt Gen A K Bhatt new DGMO, will be in charge of all army ops

Lt Gen A K Bhatt new DGMO, will be in charge of all army ops

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Bhatt, a Gorkha officer, replaces Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, who has been appointed as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Mathura-based Strike 1 Corps -- one of the three assault forces of the army -- which is mandated to cross into Pakistan in a short notice.

Shah Rukh Khan: Prayers with all in Nepal

Shah Rukh Khan: Prayers with all in Nepal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Uber rape: Delhi police questions cabbie's friends

Uber rape: Delhi police questions cabbie's friends

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The police on Tuesday questioned two friends of the Uber cab driver, accused of raping a 27-year-old executive on Friday night.