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Chhattisgarh: Cong to re-launch rally near Naxal site

Chhattisgarh: Cong to re-launch rally near Naxal site

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Unfazed by the dastardly attack by Maoists, Opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh will soon resume its parivartan yatra from Keslur village near Jiram Ghati, the spot where its convoy was ambushed on May 25. Congress workers will pay tribute to the victims including state Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel, his son Dinesh, former leader of opposition in the assembly Mahendra Karma and former member of legislative assembly Uday Mudliyar among others.

Young Dalits waiting for a new icon in UP

Young Dalits waiting for a new icon in UP

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Jatav youth ask tough questions about surgical strikes, expenditure on statues and organising of the Kumbh festival.

'Naxals from AP, Odisha involved in Chhattisgarh attack'

'Naxals from AP, Odisha involved in Chhattisgarh attack'

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Assessment by security forces suggests the Naxals had reached Sukma in small batches from different states to carry out the attack, reports Gyan Varma

The man who led hundreds of Naxals in Chhattisgarh ambush

The man who led hundreds of Naxals in Chhattisgarh ambush

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The National Investigation Agency, which will probe the shocking Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh, is seeking information about an operative named Gaganna alias Ramesh. The preliminary investigation has revealed that Gaganna was the leader of the operation.

Modi calls for zero tolerance towards Naxalism

Modi calls for zero tolerance towards Naxalism

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Condemning attack on Congress rally in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi called for "a policy of zero tolerance" towards terrorism and Naxalism.

'Mohan Bhagwat plays on the front foot'

'Mohan Bhagwat plays on the front foot'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'Mohan Bhagwat is very upfront with his views and arguments.' 'Mohan Bhagwat is competent to deal with Modi's personality cult.'

As smartphone sales wane Samsung look for alternatives

As smartphone sales wane Samsung look for alternatives

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Will focus on aggressively expanding its storage offering.

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

From children to soldiers, everyone in India marked the 72nd Independence Day with much vigour and zeal. Here are glimpses of the celebrations from across the nation.

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

With relaxations in the COVID-19 lockdown, temples across the country are all set to reopen from Monday in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by Union home ministry to prevent coronavirus spread.

Dream close to my heart is being fulfilled: Advani

Dream close to my heart is being fulfilled: Advani

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

In a statement, he said it is his belief that the Shri Ram Mandir will represent India as a strong, prosperous, peaceful and harmonious nation with justice for all and exclusion of none to truly usher in 'Ram Rajya, the epitome of good governance'.

Won't fill up NPR form: Akhilesh Yadav

Won't fill up NPR form: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the National Population Register and the National Register of Citizens were against the poor people and minorities of the country, while asserting that he will not fill up the NPR form. Addressing a press conference at the Samajwadi Party headquarters, he said, "Be it the NPR or the NRC, these are against the poor people, minorities and Muslims of the country."

'Go to Pak': UP cop filmed telling Muslim protesters

'Go to Pak': UP cop filmed telling Muslim protesters

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

In the 1.43 minute-long video, Meerut SP Akhilesh Narayan Singh can be seen talking to three men in a narrow lane. Singh claimed that he had made the statement to a group of people who were raising slogans in support of Pakistan.

Congress to boycott meeting convened by Chhattisgarh CM

Congress to boycott meeting convened by Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com30 May 2013

The Naxal ambush on a Congress convoy near Darbha on Saturday has kicked off a war between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh. The attack had left 28 dead, including state Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel and former leader of the Opposition Mahendra Karma.

Naxal menace is more dangerous than terrorism: R R Patil

Naxal menace is more dangerous than terrorism: R R Patil

Rediff.com28 May 2013

In the wake of the attack by Naxal in Chhattisgarh, killing 28 people, including political leaders and security forces, R R Patil, home minister of Maharashtra, talks to Sanjay Jog on what is to be done.

Centre sends 2,000 paramilitary personnel to Chhattisgarh

Centre sends 2,000 paramilitary personnel to Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The Centre has rushed 2,000 additional paramilitary force personnel to Chhattisgarh in the wake of the Naxal attack on Congress leaders that claimed 27 lives, including that of Pradesh Congress Committee chief Nand Kumar Patel.

Eyewitness on Naxal attack: 'They dragged everyone out'

Eyewitness on Naxal attack: 'They dragged everyone out'

Rediff.com27 May 2013

A Congress leader, who was with former Union minister Vidyacharan Shukla during the Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, has claimed that the ambush specifically targeted state Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel and senior leader Mahendra Karma, both of whom died in the strike.

Campaign ends for second phase of Bihar elections

Campaign ends for second phase of Bihar elections

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The 94 constituencies which are going to poll on November 3 are in 17 districts: West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Nalanda and Patna.

Maharashtra PWD executive engineer amassed Rs 14 crore

Maharashtra PWD executive engineer amassed Rs 14 crore

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Assets worth Rs 14 crore have been amassed by public works department executive engineer Satish Madhukar Chikhalikar, who has been arrested along with a colleague for allegedly taking Rs 22,000 as bribe, the Anti-Corruption Bureau said.

Bihar: RPF jawan shot dead, INSAS rifles looted in moving train

Bihar: RPF jawan shot dead, INSAS rifles looted in moving train

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The incident took place in Mughal Sarai-Buxar Passenger train 63240.

SP fields Shatrughan's wife Poonam Sinha from Lucknow

SP fields Shatrughan's wife Poonam Sinha from Lucknow

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

She joined the SP the day Rajnath Singh filed his nomination papers, hoping to retain the seat he won in 2014.

Read: Delhi police's ALERT about Gaya terror strike

Read: Delhi police's ALERT about Gaya terror strike

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

An argument has already started over the nature of the alert issued by Delhi police to Bihar police, alerting the latter about a possible terror attack on Bodh Gaya

2 gold plates, $1 million seized in poll-bound Bihar

2 gold plates, $1 million seized in poll-bound Bihar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Around $1 million (Rs 6.63 crore) was seized from two persons here as police intensified vehicle checking in Bihar which is gearing up for the assembly elections, the police said on Thursday.

Bihar: 7 die after drinking hooch, govt claims 'conspiracy'

Bihar: 7 die after drinking hooch, govt claims 'conspiracy'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Seven people have died in Patna district in Bihar after drinking illicit liquor on Friday, a state government official said. "All of them died at Menhdiganj locality in Patna city after they consumed illicit liquor" a district official said.

Karma was accompanied by only 6 guards when Naxals attacked

Karma was accompanied by only 6 guards when Naxals attacked

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Mahendra Karma, former Chhattisgarh home minister, slain by Naxals along with 26 others, had Z-plus security with 16 armed guards but was accompanied by only six guards when he was attacked.

Change your behaviour or... : Apna Dal-S to BJP

Change your behaviour or... : Apna Dal-S to BJP

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Apna Dal-S president Ashish Patel told party members in Lucknow that the party can take "any decision" but declined to elaborate.

Hyderabad blasts: The man who recced Dilsukh Nagar

Hyderabad blasts: The man who recced Dilsukh Nagar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Following the twin blasts in Hyderabad, the city police is in touch with their counterparts in New Delhi, who have conducted an investigation on several Indian Mujahideen operatives, alleged to be linked to the blasts. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

HUDCO to fund Bihar's Ganga Expressway

HUDCO to fund Bihar's Ganga Expressway

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The project will be similar to Marine Drive in Mumbai.

Ayodhya 2.0: Old story, new actors

Ayodhya 2.0: Old story, new actors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The Ayodhya issue is unlikely to die out anytime soon with parties vying to appropriate majority sentiments in varying proportions to suit their political agendas.

Five airlines win bids to fly 128 routes; link 70 airports

Five airlines win bids to fly 128 routes; link 70 airports

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Agra, Shimla, Nanded, Kanpur and Jamshedpur are among the many airports that would see connectivity under Udan.

Sushil Modi made leader of BJP in Bihar legislative council

Sushil Modi made leader of BJP in Bihar legislative council

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Board Tuesday appointed former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi as leader of the party in the legislative council and Nand Kishore Yadav as the head of the party in the state assembly.

UP authorities plan grand makeover for Ayodhya

UP authorities plan grand makeover for Ayodhya

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Plans to build resorts, a five-star hotel, international bus terminal and an airport.

COVID-19 cases in India top 20,000; toll reaches 652

COVID-19 cases in India top 20,000; toll reaches 652

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 15,859. While 3,959 people have been cured and discharged, and one patient has migrated, the ministry said.

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'We will not accept this lollypop. They must make clear that where they want to give us the land'

SC to hear pleas against Shaheen Bagh protests on Monday

SC to hear pleas against Shaheen Bagh protests on Monday

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court said it would hear on February 10 the pleas against protests at Shaheen Bagh as it did not want to "influence" the Delhi assembly elections by hearing the matter on Friday.

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Here is a timeline of the second-lengthiest case in the apex court history:

Bodies of kidnapped Chhattisgarh Congress chief, son found

Bodies of kidnapped Chhattisgarh Congress chief, son found

Rediff.com26 May 2013

With the recovery of the bodies, the toll in the lethal Maoist attack on a convoy of Congress leaders on Saturday has climbed to 27, police sources said.

Yogi Adityanath to be next UP CM; Maurya, Sharma to be his deputies

Yogi Adityanath to be next UP CM; Maurya, Sharma to be his deputies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Adityanath will be the 21st UP chief minister and the fourth from the BJP.

Will tainted Congress leaders make a comeback?

Will tainted Congress leaders make a comeback?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Congress has remained ambivalent on the issue of giving tickets to tainted leaders like former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, who shared the dais with party vice-president Rahul Gandhi at an event on Wednesday, and former chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi in the Lok Sabha polls.

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Here's how the heavyweights are faring.

BJP MLA reveals rape victim's identity; Cong protests

BJP MLA reveals rape victim's identity; Cong protests

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party government, the Opposition Congress on Tuesday alleged that a ruling party MLA had disclosed the identity of a rape victim of Raipur and demanded registration of FIR against him.