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16 dead as cloudbursts hit J-K, Himachal, Ladakh

16 dead as cloudbursts hit J-K, Himachal, Ladakh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

A series of flash floods in Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh killed at least 16 people on Wednesday and damaged several residential houses, standing crops and a mini power plant, officials said.

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.

5 arrested for shooting Mahatma Gandhi's effigy in Aligarh

5 arrested for shooting Mahatma Gandhi's effigy in Aligarh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The charges against the men include promoting hatred and disrupting harmony, police said.

Sheila Dikshit's son-in-law sent to 2-day police custody

Sheila Dikshit's son-in-law sent to 2-day police custody

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

He was arrested in a case of theft and misappropriating his wife Latika's property.

HC overturns Delhi mayor's repoll decision to elect standing panel members

HC overturns Delhi mayor's repoll decision to elect standing panel members

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said the mayor, also the returning officer, acted beyond her powers and her decision was impermissible as it was "not based on any material relevant to the issue".

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

'Happy birthday Akshay Kumar. Blast away!'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

FinMin goes for reshuffle ahead of Budget

FinMin goes for reshuffle ahead of Budget

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

An announcement has barred the entry of journalists in the finance ministry.

Not shying away from any inquiry into Batla case: Delhi police

Not shying away from any inquiry into Batla case: Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The Delhi police on Friday said it was not shying away from any inquiry into the Batla encounter case as it felt it had acted for the betterment of the country.

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Police said that Pakistan-based Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was connected with the underworld operatives to execute the terror plan.

Outrage after Bengal school textbooks label freedom fighters as terrorists

Outrage after Bengal school textbooks label freedom fighters as terrorists

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Congress and Janata Dal-United on Friday strongly objected to the description of revolutionary leaders Khudiram Bose, Jatindranath Mukherjee and Prafulla Chaki as "extremist and terrorist" in school syllabus in West Bengal and urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to drop the chapter.

Kundra's counsel lashes out at 'unilateral' BCCI

Kundra's counsel lashes out at 'unilateral' BCCI

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra's counsel Majeed Memon on Monday expressed shock at the BCCI's decision to suspend his client on charges of gambling in IPL VI matches, saying that the "hasty" action taken by the Board is "irresponsible".

BCCI vs COA at loggerheads over appointment of ACU chief

BCCI vs COA at loggerheads over appointment of ACU chief

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The turf war in the Board of Control for Cricket in India got uglier as Committee of Administrators, headed by Vinod Rai, on Saturday cleared new Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) chief Ajit Singh's appointment despite acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary refusing to sign the contract letter.

Politicians not involved in my removal: Delhi police chief

Politicians not involved in my removal: Delhi police chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Ready to call it a day after nearly a year-long controversial tenure, Delhi Police Chief Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday said a "motivated campaign" was launched against him in the aftermath of December 16 gang-rape incident but maintained that quitting had never crossed his mind.

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

So who cost the SP more seats in UP? Hemantkumar Shivsaran does a deep dive to find out.

PM Modi's silence over Bihar's special status may put BJP in tight spot

PM Modi's silence over Bihar's special status may put BJP in tight spot

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over caste based census and Bihar's special status is likely to put the BJP in a tight spot ahead of upcoming state assembly polls.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 9 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Friday.

Sawant adds silver to India's kitty in 50m rifle prone

Sawant adds silver to India's kitty in 50m rifle prone

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Tejaswini shot 102.1, 102.4, 103.3, 102.8, 103.7, 104.6 for a cumulative score of 618.9 over six series to claim her sixth CWG medal.

BCCI vs COA: It's getting murkier

BCCI vs COA: It's getting murkier

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

BCCI acting secy extends GM Shetty's contract without CoA consent

What are Nawaz, Surveen, John up to?

What are Nawaz, Surveen, John up to?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Catch up on the screenings of Sacred Games 2 and Batla House.

Will approach BCCI to lift life ban on me: Sreesanth

Will approach BCCI to lift life ban on me: Sreesanth

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

He contemplated "suicide" during his time at Tihar Jail but pacer S Sreesanth is now hoping to sing the redemption song and would approach the BCCI for lifting the life ban imposed on him from playing cricket by the Board.

SA Games: Marathoner Raut qualifies for Olympics on another good day for India

SA Games: Marathoner Raut qualifies for Olympics on another good day for India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Long-distance runner Kavita Raut's Olympic qualification was the icing on the cake on yet another impressive day for India at the 12th South Asian Games, in Guwahati, on Friday. Firmly entrenched atop the overall standings, India increased their medal tally to 248 -- including 146 gold, 79 silver and 23 bronze.

Bihar United? Lalu reaches out to Manjhi for fight against BJP

Bihar United? Lalu reaches out to Manjhi for fight against BJP

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad on Thursday invited former Bihar chief minister Jiten Ram Manjhi, a known detractor of Nitish Kumar, to join the process of uniting parties against the Bharatiya Janata Party for the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar.

Bollywood's Top Spy Thrillers

Bollywood's Top Spy Thrillers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at some of the biggest spy thrillers, and where you can watch them.

Adani stock crash rocks Parliament for second day

Adani stock crash rocks Parliament for second day

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Proceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were disrupted as Opposition members raised slogans demanding a discussion and a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the fraud-allegation-triggered rout.

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The appointment of next India chief coach, Chennai Super Kings's low de-merger valuation of Rs 5 lakh and Neeraj Kumar's appointment as the Anti-Corruption Unit's chief consultant are some of the key issues that will be discussed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Working Committee meeting, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The employers, many of whom had virtually abandoned the migrant labourers, are sending them train and even flight tickets to fetch them back as factories whir back to life, construction activities pick up and the sowing season sets in.

South Asian Games: India win five athletics gold on Day 1

South Asian Games: India win five athletics gold on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Rio Olympics-bound shot putter Manpreet Kaur stole the limelight as Indians pocketed five gold medals from athletics on the opening day of the event at the 12th South Asian Games, in Guwahati, on Tuesday.

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Rani had bettered her own national record with a throw of 63.24m during the Federation Cup in March before a performance of 62.83m in the National Inter-State Championships this week.

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata police commissioner, is known for his impeccable investigating and electronic surveillance skills.

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Review: Very Violent, But Real

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Review: Very Violent, But Real

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter: The picture is as ugly as it is grim, observes Deepa Gahlot.

PIX: Neha Kakkar's musical evening with Alka Yagnik

PIX: Neha Kakkar's musical evening with Alka Yagnik

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Producer Ramesh Taurani hosted a musical get together for the singers and composers of Bollywood, and they made sure to attend.

Shooting World Cup: Ghatkar wins bronze, Deepak finishes 5th

Shooting World Cup: Ghatkar wins bronze, Deepak finishes 5th

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Pooja Ghatkar overcame technical issues to clinch the women's 10m air rifle bronze medal as hosts India opened their account on a positive note in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in New Delhi.

Raksha Bandhan Review

Raksha Bandhan Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Dangerous messaging punctuates every ounce of its storyline wherein dowry is normalised, the kidney is a small price to pay for it, observes Sukanya Verma.

World Cup: Shocking! Ace shooter Jitu fails to qualify for final

World Cup: Shocking! Ace shooter Jitu fails to qualify for final

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Ace shooter Jitu Rai failed to make it to the final of the men's 10m Air Pistol at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup (Rifle/Pistol), in Munich, on Monday.

Posthumous Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra for J-K police bravehearts

Posthumous Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra for J-K police bravehearts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Assistant Sub-Inspector Babu Ram and Constable Altaf Hussain Bhat of Jammu and Kashmir Police were on Saturday posthumously conferred with the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra awards respectively on the eve of the 75th Independence Day. While the Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry honour, Kirti Chakra is the second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

India's triumphant Tokyo Olympics contingent, including history-making Javelin Throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was greeted by frenzy and chaos at the New Delhi airport, where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes.

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Though tragic stories traditionally been avoided by Bollywood, there have been a few instances of this genre resulting in audiences making them commercial winners as well.

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

Ex-BJP minister dares Bihar govt to evict him from bungalow

Ex-BJP minister dares Bihar govt to evict him from bungalow

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

A day after the Bihar government issued notices to eight former BJP ministers to vacate the sprawling ministerial bungalows, some of them challenged the government to evict them while others refused to vacate unless given alternative accommodation.