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'High time we bring back paper ballots'

'High time we bring back paper ballots'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'How come the BJP won even in the Muslim belt? I am 100% sure that the BJP would not win in the Muslim belt.'

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

This would give BJP the chance to explore Constitutional options for government formation if there is no clear-cut mandate, explains Sheela Bhatt.

After ED, NIA team attacked in Bengal, officer hurt; 2 held in blast case

After ED, NIA team attacked in Bengal, officer hurt; 2 held in blast case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

A team of NIA officials earlier this morning arrested two persons in connection with the case and were on their way back to Kolkata, when the vehicle came under attack, they said.

Modi unveils India's 1st underwater metro line in Kolkata

Modi unveils India's 1st underwater metro line in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

From the function at the Esplanade metro station, the PM also inaugurated the Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay section of the New Garia-Aiport line and the Taratala-Majerhat section of the Joka-Esplanade line of the Kolkata Metro, the country's oldest metro network.

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee's last rites will be performed at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi at 4 pm on Friday.

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

How dangerous Delhi's air has become

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The problem is so severe that multiple agencies have issued several precautionary measures.

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'A simple boy from Gurdaspur, whom I caught glimpses of when he was sitting alone in his penthouse, reflecting on life and how far he had come.'

Telly star Ssharad Malhotra weds designer

Telly star Ssharad Malhotra weds designer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Ssharad Malhotra' elaborate wedding ceremony.

Narendra Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi

Narendra Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

 2 arrested for justifying Delhi honour killings

2 arrested for justifying Delhi honour killings

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

An uncle and a friend of the accused in suspected serial honour killings case, who allegedly gave provocative statements justifying the murders, were taken into preventive custody on Thursday.

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Indian Navy on Wednesday said its ships and aircraft remain 'mission deployed' for maintaining enhanced surveillance and undertaking maritime security operations.

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

Rediff.com22 May 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that at least 72 people have died due to Cyclone Amphan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to 'rebuild those areas from scratch'

What are Aditi, Parineeti, Mandira up to?

What are Aditi, Parineeti, Mandira up to?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Here's what is keeping the stars busy.

TMC's Sandeshkhali sting: BJP leader moves HC

TMC's Sandeshkhali sting: BJP leader moves HC

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party's Sandeshkhali leader Gangadhar Koyal on Friday moved the Calcutta high court, claiming that technology-aided videos mimicking his voice were being circulated in a bid to defame him, and prayed for security be provided to him by central agencies.

BJP, Cong leaders stopped from going to Sandeshkhali

BJP, Cong leaders stopped from going to Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress were stopped by police on Friday from visiting the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali, escalating the political tensions in the state as the leaders accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of fostering a 'lawless situation' and attempting to 'communalise' the issue.

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

India on Thursday said it is closely watching the unfolding situation in the Red Sea, amid growing global concerns over Houthi militants stepping up attacks on several commercial ships in the region.

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds damaged many cars, brought traffic to a grinding halt, left trees uprooted and led to power outages in various parts of the capital on Monday.

Navratra: Meat shops shut as south, east Delhi mayors urge to suspend sale

Navratra: Meat shops shut as south, east Delhi mayors urge to suspend sale

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

However, in some markets of the city meat is anyways not sold on Tuesdays as this day of the week is considered auspicious by many Hindus.

'They said casting Alia was a mistake'

'They said casting Alia was a mistake'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'Gangubai required Alia to change her body language, voice, even the look in her eyes.' 'I threw the challenge at her and she was more than up to it.'

Bangladesh MP cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones

Bangladesh MP cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar, who went missing in Kolkata on May 13, was found murdered and three people have been arrested, Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday.

Police suspect Bangla MP honey-trapped before murder; 1 detained

Police suspect Bangla MP honey-trapped before murder; 1 detained

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The initial probe into the murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar revealed that one of his friends had paid around Rs 5 crore to kill the neighbouring country's parliamentarian, a senior police officer said here on Thursday.

Navy deploys frontline destroyers, frigates in Arabian Sea

Navy deploys frontline destroyers, frigates in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy has deployed task groups comprising frontline destroyers and frigates in the central and north Arabian Sea and augmented its force levels in the region to undertake maritime security operations in view of recent attacks on commercial vessels in key shipping lanes.

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'It's dull because this time the election is spread over such a long period.'

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Wives, daughters, daughter-in-law, son and brother, all linked to politicians, are in the fray for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with the Congress fielding the maximum number of political dynasts.

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday held on-spot inquiries in Sandeshkhali to ascertain facts about alleged sexual abuse by some Trinamool Congress leaders even as fresh agitation rocked the trouble-torn village, where locals torched the property of accused Trinamool leaders and held demonstrations against the delay in arresting the main accused, Shahjahan Sheikh.

Migrants fear 2020 replay as Delhi goes into lockdown

Migrants fear 2020 replay as Delhi goes into lockdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'Last time we waited for the situation to get better but ultimately had to go back home anyway'

A Bird's Eye View Of Delhi's Election

A Bird's Eye View Of Delhi's Election

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

I watched from my balcony and found that during the next eight hours up to 5.30 pm, not one prospective voter was seen to go to the Congress table, notes Rashme Sehgal. The rush was all around the BJP table.

Bengal CID confirms Bangladeshi MP's murder but yet to recover body

Bengal CID confirms Bangladeshi MP's murder but yet to recover body

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Stating that the police had "reliable inputs" that Anwar "may have been murdered", Akhilesh Chaturvedi, IG, CID, said that the police were yet to recover the victim's body.

3 aides of Parliament breach key conspirator grilled

3 aides of Parliament breach key conspirator grilled

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Jha, who had been on run since Wednesday when four people breached security protocol inside and outside Parliament, walked inside a police station in the New Delhi district Thursday night and is now being interrogated by a counter intelligence team, the police source said.

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The overall AQI deteriorated further and touched the 268 mark, which falls in the poor category.

Gopal Kanda acquitted in air hostess suicide case

Gopal Kanda acquitted in air hostess suicide case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sharma, who was earlier employed with Kanda's MLDR airlines, was found dead on August 5, 2012 at her Ashok Vihar residence in North West Delhi.

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you look at the average age of all our candidates, you will notice that their average age is between 35 and 40. It is a kind of revolution that the MNS is bringing in Maharashtra.'

Modi meets women from Sandeshkhali, slams TMC

Modi meets women from Sandeshkhali, slams TMC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Modi, while addressing a rally in Barasat, said whatever happened with women in Sandeshkhali "is a matter of shame".

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

In Delhi, Safdarjung, the base station for the national capital, recorded 44.2 degrees Celsius, while Mungeshpur observatory in northwest Delhi, reported 47.3 degrees Celsius.

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

PIO finds similarities between WannaCry code and other tools created by Lazarus Group in the past.

Cong picks Priya to succeed Sunil Dutt

Cong picks Priya to succeed Sunil Dutt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Priya Dutt, daughter of late Sunil Dutt, will be the Congress candidate for the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency.

AAP will fight Lok Sabha polls on its own: Kejriwal

AAP will fight Lok Sabha polls on its own: Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Asserting that the upcoming polls will be fought on the issue of full statehood, Kejriwal criticised Modi for not fulfilling this promise as mentioned in BJP's 2014 manifesto.

Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

India's newest batting star Sarfaraz Khan and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel were inducted into Group C of BCCI's central contract with an annual retainership fee of Rs 1 crore, having fulfilled the criteria of playing three Tests in a current season.

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

The court directed the CBI to investigate allegations of crimes against women and forcible land grabbing in Sandeshkhali and submit a comprehensive report to it on the next date of hearing.

As BJP picks Cooch Behar votary for RS, Trinamool sees separatism

As BJP picks Cooch Behar votary for RS, Trinamool sees separatism

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to nominate Ananta Rai 'Maharaj', who has been demanding a separate state of 'Greater Cooch Behar' to be carved out of West Bengal, as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from the state, has kicked off a fresh storm with the ruling Trinamool Congress accusing the saffron party of fanning separatism in the state.