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Massive fire in Mumbai's Aarey Colony doused after 12 hours

Massive fire in Mumbai's Aarey Colony doused after 12 hours

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The blaze started around 6:30 pm on Monday in an open plot near an IT Park along the General Arun Kumar Vaidya Marg in the western suburb, located adjacent to the Colony.

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Rediff.com28 May 2019

26 candidates in Amethi fray take away 60,545 votes; the difference between the victorious Smriti Irani and Rahul Gandhi is 55,120 votes.

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'In this election, the only thing that is going to matter is which caste aligns with which coalition.'

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Rediff.com4 May 2021

>The BJP's star campaigner could not help even half the number of candidates for whom he campaigned in his aggressive 'Didi-o-Didi' style in Bengal

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

For many of the bereaved families the agonising wait started on Tuesday evening when they were informed by senior Army officials about the sacrifice of the 20 soldiers in the clashes with the Chinese Army along the Line of Actual Control a day earlier.

Jharkhand: Mumbai executive killed by Naxals

Jharkhand: Mumbai executive killed by Naxals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

A Reliance Power General Manager Manoj Kumar Ojha was killed on Wednesday when two armed men suspected to be members of a splinter Maoist group fired at his vehicle in a village in this district, the police said.

Vikas Dubey's close aide killed in encounter, 6 held

Vikas Dubey's close aide killed in encounter, 6 held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Amar Dubey, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was killed in an encounter in Maudaha village in Hamirpur district.

Row over coal allocation derails Parliament for 2nd day

Row over coal allocation derails Parliament for 2nd day

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

A spirited opposition on Wednesday forced adjournment of Parliament till 2 pm the issue of coal block allocation with members making a vociferous demand for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

How Scindia has emerged as a stronger leader in BJP

How Scindia has emerged as a stronger leader in BJP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Scindia did not just come to a new party, it was an ideological shift for him. In the past one and a half years, Scindia never lost communication with RSS leaders in the state. He left no stone unturned to ensure his acceptability in the party'

The Very Best of Soumitra Chatterjee

The Very Best of Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

As Soumitra Chatterjee turns 80 on January 19, we look back at his best movies.

No decision on Air India privatisation in haste: Minister

No decision on Air India privatisation in haste: Minister

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Pusapati was given detailed presentations on various aspects of the sector by senior officials of the Ministry.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

AirAsia India closer to launch, gets first Airbus A-320

AirAsia India closer to launch, gets first Airbus A-320

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Inching closer to launch its operations, new no-frill carrier AirAsia India on Saturday took delivery of its first Airbus A-320 as it landed in Chennai after flying in from Toulouse headquarters of the European aircraft manufacturer.

'It is a victory for BJP, not for NDA'

'It is a victory for BJP, not for NDA'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'The BJP is in no hurry because they have already won the battle.'

Rajasthan: Top cops suspended in rapist row

Rajasthan: Top cops suspended in rapist row

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

The Rajasthan government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it has suspended two senior police officers for their failure to arrest a hotelier, who has been convicted for raping a British tourist.

Govt officials are grumbling over foreign travel memo

Govt officials are grumbling over foreign travel memo

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Many argue there's a mismatch between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on international exposure and his government's diktat to officials on limiting travel.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The court asked the Maharashtra police to file their case diary pertaining to the ongoing investigation in the case by September 24.

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

To involve workers in various social campaigns initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has formed nine separate committees of senior leaders.

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

Rediff.com9 May 2021

While there is a shortage of testing kits, manpower and capacities, India does not have other scalable testing options.

Now, 50 kids fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar's Madhubani

Now, 50 kids fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar's Madhubani

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

As 22 students died after eating mid-day meal in Bihar's Chhapra, about 50 children of another government school were taken ill on Wednesday after they were served food under the scheme in Madhubani district of the state.

Turncoats or loyalists? Chouhan in for a tough choice

Turncoats or loyalists? Chouhan in for a tough choice

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

After two and a half months of taking oath, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has many challenges before him. The first is to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, which has affected more than 10,000 people in the state. But The political challenges are even more daunting, reports Sandeep Kumar.

'Nitish is not strong, he is dependent on the BJP'

'Nitish is not strong, he is dependent on the BJP'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'The JD-U and RLSP will have to listen to whatever Amit Shah says.' 'The BJP has so much power that he will snub either of the two parties.'

RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

'The youth associated with this movement were extremely talented.' 'But I personally believe violence cannot change anything in the world.'

More trouble for SpiceJet: DGCA might issue showcause notice

More trouble for SpiceJet: DGCA might issue showcause notice

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

DGCA sources pegged SpiceJet's total dues at Rs 1,600 crore (Rs 16 billion), which the airline owes lessors, vendors, income-tax department and airport operators.

'The BJP will try its best to retain the JD-U'

'The BJP will try its best to retain the JD-U'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'If Nitish goes alone, he will be washed away.' 'If he hand holds the BJP, it will again crush him because it will be known that he has sided with the BJP because he doesn't have any other option.' 'Lalu knows Nitish coming back will be a political gain for Lalu.'

'In Bihar's Darbhanga votes were purchased for Rs 300 to Rs 500'

'In Bihar's Darbhanga votes were purchased for Rs 300 to Rs 500'

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Two Indian-Americans returned to India from the US to contest the elections from the AAP. They may have lost the elections but Deelip Mhaske and Dr Prabhat Ranjan Das have no regrets and speak of their experiences. George Joseph reports.

SC to pronounce its verdict on Sabarimala, Elgaar Parishad on Friday

SC to pronounce its verdict on Sabarimala, Elgaar Parishad on Friday

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

On the last date of hearing, the Maharashtra police had produced additional letters to establish Moist links of the arrested accused even as the petitioners described it as cooked-up evidence.

216 MLAs grew richer by Rs 8.17 crore since last Maha polls: Study

216 MLAs grew richer by Rs 8.17 crore since last Maha polls: Study

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

There has been a whopping 164 per cent growth in assets of 216 members of Legislative Assembly, who are seeking re-election to the Maharashtra assembly, since the last polls, as per a study conducted by two Non-Governmental Organisations.

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In Soraon, despite the tie-ups, Congress, SP, BJP and Apna Dal candidates are contesting against their allies.

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Police said the gangster snatched a pistol from one of the policemen injured in the accident and was shot when he opened fire while trying to flee.

'Modi will marginalise Nitish in 2, 3 years'

'Modi will marginalise Nitish in 2, 3 years'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'If you see the behaviour of the BJP with their allies, they stay with the allies for some time and then take command of the government.'

Bihar toppers scam: Lalkeshwar Singh, Usha Sinha sent to JC

Bihar toppers scam: Lalkeshwar Singh, Usha Sinha sent to JC

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

All the seven accused have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Four get life term in 1975 LN Mishra murder case

Four get life term in 1975 LN Mishra murder case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Four men, convicted for killing the then Railway Minister Lalit Narayan Mishra and two others in a blast in Bihar's Samastipur railway station nearly 40 years ago, were on Thursday awarded life imprisonment by a Delhi court.

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

CRPF DG K Durga Prasad said the terrorists were clean shaven and that "shows" that they were fidayeen attackers.

'The Modi wave has wiped off everyone in Bihar'

'The Modi wave has wiped off everyone in Bihar'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

'Nitish Kumar's government will be at stake. The JD-U is working with a very thin majority, which is a borrowed majority. With just two seats Nitish Kumar has no moral right to stay on,' says Professor Prabhat Ghosh.

Why Indian bureaucracy is under virtual lockdown

Why Indian bureaucracy is under virtual lockdown

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Recent investigations into the telecom spectrum and coal scams have made bureaucrats very wary of taking decisions.

How Shammi Kapoor became a superstar

How Shammi Kapoor became a superstar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'After watching Elvis Presley, Shammi Kapoor decided to pick the rock and roll star's style itself.' 'Dada was the kind of producer who took a leap of faith and gave Shammi Kapoor the freedom to display himself as crazy, mad, rough -- all the charms of Elvis Presley -- in his films.'