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Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Post-poll violence that erupted in at least three assembly constituencies in Meghalaya left several people injured, while one person was found dead in a mysterious circumstance, officials said on Friday.

India vs Pakistan: 'We should play a lot more against each other'

India vs Pakistan: 'We should play a lot more against each other'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

More matches between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will only benefit both sides as well as continent's hockey

Would You Copy Deepika, Priyanka's Winter Looks?

Would You Copy Deepika, Priyanka's Winter Looks?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Winter wardrobe tips.

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Review: Magnificent Manoj

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai Review: Magnificent Manoj

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai makes the audience feel good that the battle for justice was not in vain, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Morbi bridge collapse: Arrest warrant against Oreva MD

Morbi bridge collapse: Arrest warrant against Oreva MD

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Ajanta Manufacturing Limited (Oreva Group) was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchu river that collapsed, with a special investigation team formed by the state government citing several lapses on the part of the firm.

Kerala ex-chief whip George's bail cancelled in hate speech case

Kerala ex-chief whip George's bail cancelled in hate speech case

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The police, in its plea, had contended that the veteran politician violated the bail conditions and, therefore, the bail was liable to be cancelled.

Bid to recite Hanuman Chalisa at Mathura mosque foiled

Bid to recite Hanuman Chalisa at Mathura mosque foiled

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha's had given a call for reciting Hanuman Chalisa inside the Shahi Masjid Idgah to mark the anniversary of the Babri Mosque demolition.

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2022

According to the experts, a lot of countries have little or no faith in Chinese companies because of poor after-sales support and equipment that rapidly declines into non-functional machinery.

SC closes Tushar Gandhi's contempt plea against Delhi police

SC closes Tushar Gandhi's contempt plea against Delhi police

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed activist Tushar Gandhi's contempt plea against the Delhi police after taking note of submissions that a charge sheet in a case of hate speeches made at religious assemblies in the national capital in 2021 was filed in a court in New Delhi.

FIH Pro League: India edge Argentina 4-3

FIH Pro League: India edge Argentina 4-3

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

After Sunday's win, India remained at second spot in the league standings with 16 points from eight matches, behind Netherlands. Argentina also remained at fourth spot with 11 points from six matches.

India Inc's capex wheel likely to turn soon

India Inc's capex wheel likely to turn soon

Rediff.com17 May 2023

India Inc could be embarking upon a new phase of capital expenditure (capex) cycle, observed analysts, and suggest its revival would lead to a rerating of industrial stocks. Assisted by a property upcycle, analysts at Jefferies said several government initiatives were likely to drive capex. Indicators, they said, include a private project announcement at Rs 25 trillion for 2022-23 (up 150 per cent from pre-pandemic levels) and credit growth at about 16 per cent, which is closer to pre-pandemic highs.

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Indian junior men's team beat Pakistan in a thriller in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023.

'I'd Love To Work with Kartik Aaryan'

'I'd Love To Work with Kartik Aaryan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'If I get opportunities (to act in Bollywood films), then why not?'

SC allows Alt News' Zubair to approach Delhi HC to quash Sitapur FIR

SC allows Alt News' Zubair to approach Delhi HC to quash Sitapur FIR

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted liberty to Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair to approach the Delhi high court for quashing of the FIR lodged against him at Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh.

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The apex court said the Annual Confidential Report evaluation criteria for grant of permanent commission to women officers ignored the achievement and laurels brought by them to the Indian Army.

58% COVID-19 recoveries come from India's 5 states

58% COVID-19 recoveries come from India's 5 states

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Maharashtra continues to lead with more than 13,000 recoveries while Andhra Pradesh has contributed more than 10,000 to the single-day recoveries.

Tension rises in Purola over Hindu mahapanchayat, section 144 imposed

Tension rises in Purola over Hindu mahapanchayat, section 144 imposed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking to prevent a 'mahapanchayat' called by Hindu outfits in Uttarakhand and registration of an FIR against hate speeches allegedly targeting members of a particular community.

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The tweets by Shehla, dated August 18, 2019, had accused the Army of entering houses and "torturing" locals in Kashmir.

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday acquitted all the 67 accused, including former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Maya Kodnani, in the 2002 Naroda Gam riots case in which 11 people were killed.

TRS MLAs 'poaching' case: BJP leader Santhosh named as accused

TRS MLAs 'poaching' case: BJP leader Santhosh named as accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Based on the investigations so far, the SIT filed a memo in a special Anti-Corruption Bureau court in Hyderabad adding the names of Santhosh and two persons from Kerala--Jaggu Swami and Tushar Vellapally, besides B Srinivas, as accused in the case, they said.

Priyanka turns cheerleader for Nick!

Priyanka turns cheerleader for Nick!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

It's Game Day, and Priyanka Chopra doubles up as a cheerleader for husband Nick Jonas's baseball game.

Atiq's killing: Security upped across UP, Internet shut in Prayagraj

Atiq's killing: Security upped across UP, Internet shut in Prayagraj

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been issued in all districts of Uttar Pradesh to prevent any untoward incident.

People celebrating Atiq Ahmed's murder are vultures: Owaisi

People celebrating Atiq Ahmed's murder are vultures: Owaisi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The AIMIM chief questioned whether the public will have any faith in the Constitution and law and order of the country after this incident.

2002 assault case: Medha Patkar opposes Delhi LG's immunity plea in court

2002 assault case: Medha Patkar opposes Delhi LG's immunity plea in court

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Saxena, who became the Delhi LG in May 2022, is an accused, along with three others in a case of alleged attack on Patkar for opposing the Narmada dam project.

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute key accused in 'Sulli Deals' case

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute key accused in 'Sulli Deals' case

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Aumkareshwar Thakur (26) will be prosecuted under section 196 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which pertains to prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.

Umesh murder: UP court grants 5-day police custody of Atiq Ahmad, brother

Umesh murder: UP court grants 5-day police custody of Atiq Ahmad, brother

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Ahmad and Ashraf alias Khalid Azim will be kept in judicial custody till April 26, said advocate Vikram Singh, the counsel for Umesh Pal's wife Jaya.

49 pc FDI in defence: A leap in the right direction, but not far enough

49 pc FDI in defence: A leap in the right direction, but not far enough

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Full liberalisation of the defence industry is necessary for both combat-readiness and security of long-term supplies, says Nitin Pai.

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

M C Mary Kom has not given up hope of returning to the ring and said she still has at least three-four years in which she can make a pro career.

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From 2.82 per cent over a month earlier, India's COVID-19 case fatality rate declined to 2.72 per cent on July 10 and has further reduced to 2.49 per cent presently.

Sisodia manufactured opinion to back pre-conceived excise policy: CBI

Sisodia manufactured opinion to back pre-conceived excise policy: CBI

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Sisodia was unhappy with the recommendations, so he asked the then excise commissioner Rahul Singh to seek public opinion by placing the Dhawan Committee report on web site, the agency alleged in the chargesheet.

'People are scared to go to a police station'

'People are scared to go to a police station'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.'

SC denies bail to Christian James in Agusta Westland chopper scam

SC denies bail to Christian James in Agusta Westland chopper scam

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied bail to Christian Michel James, an alleged middlemen in the AgustaWestland chopper scam cases, who is being probed by both the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate.

Policeman shoots dead 24-year-old Indian businessman in Uganda

Policeman shoots dead 24-year-old Indian businessman in Uganda

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

A 24-year-old Indian businessman has been shot dead allegedly by a police constable in Kisoro town of Uganda, according to a media report.

Lawyer who alleged 'attacks on migrants' in TN seeks pre-arrest bail

Lawyer who alleged 'attacks on migrants' in TN seeks pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The FIR has been lodged against Prashant Kumar Umrao, a lawyer, whose verified Twitter handle says he is a spokesperson for Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including those for provocation with intent to cause riot, promoting enmity and hatred, provoking breach of peace and statement leading to public mischief, police said.

Noida cops hold peace meetings, visit mosques ahead of Bakrid, Kanwar Yatra

Noida cops hold peace meetings, visit mosques ahead of Bakrid, Kanwar Yatra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Route inspection for Kanwar Yatra and peace meetings with Hindu and Muslim community members came on instructions of police commissioner Alok Singh, according to a police statement

Odisha city under security blanket for Hanuman Jayanti, internet suspended

Odisha city under security blanket for Hanuman Jayanti, internet suspended

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The security personnel conducted a flag march on Thursday in Odisha's violence-hit Sambalpur city, where internet services were suspended and security tightened as the district administration geared up to organise a peaceful Hanuman Jayanti.

Scores of protesting Kashmiri Pandits detained in Jammu

Scores of protesting Kashmiri Pandits detained in Jammu

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits employed in the Valley under the Prime Minister's package moved to Jammu last May following the killing of two colleagues -- Rahul Bhat and Rajini Bala -- by terrorists.

80 pc voting in Manipur; 71 pc in Nagaland, 66 pc in Meghalaya

80 pc voting in Manipur; 71 pc in Nagaland, 66 pc in Meghalaya

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

About 80 per cent of the electorate on Wednesday voted in the elections to the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat in the hill districts. Reports from Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Senapati, Chandel and Tamenglong said that polling ended peacefully at 5 pm.

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to intervene to ensure that levels of the Yamuna, flowing at an all-time high of 207.55 metres, don't rise further.