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After Akhilesh rebuke, Rajbhar says tie-up with SP ends; may ally with BSP

After Akhilesh rebuke, Rajbhar says tie-up with SP ends; may ally with BSP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

His remarks came a day after the Samajwadi Party wrote to Rajbhar and Shivpal Singh Yadav that they are free to go wherever they feel they can get more respect.

The duo who will lead the 'Hell March' at R-Day

The duo who will lead the 'Hell March' at R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Major Nikhil Maurya and Major Tarun Rathee will be leading the marching contingent of the Indian Army's Parachute Regiment Special forces on Republic Day.

Intimidation flagged: SC limits people at Lakhimpur trial court hearing

Intimidation flagged: SC limits people at Lakhimpur trial court hearing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said nobody except the accused, victims' representatives and their lawyers shall be present in the court conducting the trial in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence cases in which Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish is among those facing prosecution.

44 OBCs, 19 SCs, 16 Jats in BJP's UP candidate list

44 OBCs, 19 SCs, 16 Jats in BJP's UP candidate list

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

SP leader Akhilesh Yadav has successfully poached a number of OBC leaders from the ruling party, including Swami Prasad Maurya, in his efforts to broaden his party's social base beyond the traditional Muslim and Yadav votebank to take it on this time round.

Lakhimpur violence: SC notice to UP govt on Ashish Mishra's plea seeking bail

Lakhimpur violence: SC notice to UP govt on Ashish Mishra's plea seeking bail

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court had on July 26 rejected the bail plea of Mishra.

Dalit girls' killers to be tried in fast-track court, UP assures harshest punishment

Dalit girls' killers to be tried in fast-track court, UP assures harshest punishment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Uttar Pradesh's deputy chief ministers on Thursday assured strict action against the culprits in the rape and murder of two Dalit girls in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri and urged the opposition to "console the family instead of politicising the matter".

'Will discipline you in 2 mins': MoS Mishra's video enraged farmers

'Will discipline you in 2 mins': MoS Mishra's video enraged farmers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

A purported video of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra in which he is heard telling farmers that he would 'discipline' them in 'two minutes' appears to have angered them even before Sunday's violent clashes in Lakhimpur Kheri.

Jailed ex-MP Atiq Ahmed knocks on SC door for protection from UP police

Jailed ex-MP Atiq Ahmed knocks on SC door for protection from UP police

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

He said the Uttar Pradesh police in all likelihood will seek his transit remand and also police remand to take him from Ahmedabad to Prayagraj and he "genuinely apprehends that he may be eliminated during this transit period".

Lakhimpur case: SIT charges MoS Mishra's son, 13 others

Lakhimpur case: SIT charges MoS Mishra's son, 13 others

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Special Investigation Team investigating the Lakhimpur violence case has filed a chargesheet on Monday in which one accused was added taking the tally of arrested accused to 14.

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The man who fired the first shot at Umesh Pal, a key witness in the killing of former Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Raju Pal, was gunned down in an encounter with Prayagraj police early Monday, officials said.

Protest against UP ministers, MP at Unnao rape victim's village

Protest against UP ministers, MP at Unnao rape victim's village

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The sloganeering continued for 15 minutes. Police used force to drive away the protesters after which the two ministers and the MP were taken to the victim's home, villagers said.

Shah, Yogi helm BJP meet to finalise UP poll campaign

Shah, Yogi helm BJP meet to finalise UP poll campaign

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a key BJP meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday as party leaders discussed the ongoing campaign for the state assembly polls ahead of the announcement of its candidates for the initial phases in a few days.

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

I cannot think of another Hindi movie that has, without so much as a hint of cynicism or speechifying, brought out that fundamental fact of Muslims being an integral part of the Indian culture while being at the same time a subculture with its own polite niceties, observes Sreehari Nair.

Lakhimpur: SC reserves order on plea against Ashish Mishra's bail

Lakhimpur: SC reserves order on plea against Ashish Mishra's bail

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

"How can the judge go into postmortem report etc. We are hearing a bail matter, we do not want to prolong.This way of going into merits and going into wounds etc. is unnecessary for the question of bail," the bench observed.

Experts warn of spike in Swine flu cases, other viral diseases in Delhi

Experts warn of spike in Swine flu cases, other viral diseases in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

With Delhi witnessing an increase in swine flu cases, they have also advised people to follow the mask mandate and adhere to social distancing norms.

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

According to Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, national Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, the current scenario qualifies as a wave.

Priyanka speaks to kin of Lakhimpur deceased on phone

Priyanka speaks to kin of Lakhimpur deceased on phone

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Congress leader Lalan Kumar said she talked to the kin of farmers Lavpreet Singh, Nakshatra Singh and journalist Rajast Kahsyap, extending her condolences.

Retired HC judge to probe Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Retired HC judge to probe Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The government will also give Rs 10 lakh to those injured in the violence, said Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Awanish Awasthi.

10-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine for love jihad, says BJP's UP manifesto

10-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine for love jihad, says BJP's UP manifesto

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday promised 10-year punishment and Rs 1 lakh fine for those indulging in love jihad if it returns to power in Uttar Pradesh.

Lakhimpur Kheri: Accused can't be jailed for long unless guilty, says SC

Lakhimpur Kheri: Accused can't be jailed for long unless guilty, says SC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Additional Advocate General for Uttar Pradesh Garima Prashad told a bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice J K Maheshwari that the crime is grave.

Lakhimpur: Ashish Mishra surrenders, sent back to jail

Lakhimpur: Ashish Mishra surrenders, sent back to jail

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Jail Superintendent P P Singh said Ashish will be kept in a separate barrack in the jail due to security reasons.

Cracks in SP-led alliance, Rajbhar to support Murmu

Cracks in SP-led alliance, Rajbhar to support Murmu

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The SBSP has six MLAs in the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly.

UP police forms 18-member SIT to probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death

UP police forms 18-member SIT to probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said all aspects related to the death are being investigated and the guilty will not be spared.

Another jolt to Cong: RPN Singh quits, joins BJP ahead of UP polls

Another jolt to Cong: RPN Singh quits, joins BJP ahead of UP polls

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

I begin a new chapter in my political journey. Jai Hind," he wrote on Twitter sharing his brief resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi.

Sack MoS Home Mishra, Khattar: Farmer's body to Prez

Sack MoS Home Mishra, Khattar: Farmer's body to Prez

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Khattar talked about "tit for tat" during a meeting of the BJP's Kisan Morcha in Chandigarh when he told the gathering to form groups of 500 to 1,000 and be prepared to even go to jail.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Ishan Kishan's first coach waxes eloquent of his bacha

Ishan Kishan's first coach waxes eloquent of his bacha

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

"His elder brother Raj Kishan was a very talented cricketer. But then the parents needed to take a call that one boy would pursue sport and the other education. So Raj, being the elder sacrificed and pursued a medical degree.

In 1st cabinet meet, Yogi extends free ration scheme for 3 months

In 1st cabinet meet, Yogi extends free ration scheme for 3 months

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

A total of 15 crore people are benefiting from the programme in the state, Adityanath said.

Yogi Adityanath to contest UP election from Gorakhpur

Yogi Adityanath to contest UP election from Gorakhpur

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The BJP announced names of 107 candidates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

And Yogi Takes Charge!

And Yogi Takes Charge!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Yogi Adityanath took the oath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister at the auspicious time of 1600, Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow.

Rangbaaz 3 Review

Rangbaaz 3 Review

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Watch Rangbaaz 3 for Vineet Singh's nuanced performance, suggests Namrata Thakker.

Voting for BJP means dropping bomb on Pak: UP dy CM

Voting for BJP means dropping bomb on Pak: UP dy CM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The entire world will closely watch the upcoming assembly elections in these two states as it will indicate the real patriotism of Indians, the BJP leader said.

Lakhimpur case: SC order tomorrow on plea to cancel Ashish Mishra's bail

Lakhimpur case: SC order tomorrow on plea to cancel Ashish Mishra's bail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana is likely to pronounce its verdict at 10:30 am on Monday.

Felt it was right for me to resign: Tirath Singh Rawat

Felt it was right for me to resign: Tirath Singh Rawat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

"Given the constitutional crisis, I felt it was right for me to resign," Rawat said.

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted eight-week interim bail to Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence that had left eight people dead.

Lakhimpur trial may take 5 yrs, trial judge tells SC

Lakhimpur trial may take 5 yrs, trial judge tells SC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The additional sessions judge said there are 208 prosecution witnesses, 171 documents and 27 forensic science laboratory (FSL) reports in the case.

Kalyan Singh cremated, top leaders attend funeral

Kalyan Singh cremated, top leaders attend funeral

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The two-time CM, who had also been the Rajasthan Governor, died at a Lucknow hospital on Saturday after prolonged illness.

NCP in talks with like-minded parties to defeat BJP in Goa: Pawar

NCP in talks with like-minded parties to defeat BJP in Goa: Pawar

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said talks are on with "like-minded parties' to jointly oust the Bharatiya Janata Party from power in next month's assembly elections in the coastal state.

Lawyer claims Shivling found in Gyanvapi complex, court orders area sealed

Lawyer claims Shivling found in Gyanvapi complex, court orders area sealed

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Madan Mohan Yadav, an advocate of the Hindu side, claimed the survey team found a Shivling in the complex near 'wazookhana'

MoS Ajay Mishra compares Rakesh Tikait to 'dogs who chase cars'

MoS Ajay Mishra compares Rakesh Tikait to 'dogs who chase cars'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In a video apparently of a speech made to his supporters, Mishra dismissed allegations levelled against him.