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Nitish Kumar drives down to meet Amit Shah in Patna hotel

Nitish Kumar drives down to meet Amit Shah in Patna hotel

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Patna to discuss election strategy. The meeting aims to dispel rumors of strained relations and solidify the NDA alliance ahead of upcoming assembly polls.

Muttaqi Woos India Inc

Muttaqi Woos India Inc

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) members on Monday to discuss opportunities in his country, especially in the mining sector. The Taliban, who now control Afghanistan, is seeking to repair its ties with New Delhi, and is hopeful of Indian public and private sectors increasing investments in the mining and power sector, and greater trade and commerce.

Controversial HC judge to skip Ram Temple seminar at Kumbh

Controversial HC judge to skip Ram Temple seminar at Kumbh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav, who was embroiled in controversy for his speech at a VHP event in December, has opted out of a seminar on the Ram temple movement in the Kumbh Mela area on January 22. Yadav was scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the seminar, which is being held to mark the first anniversary of the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla in the Ayodhya temple.

Know Who Amitabh's Friends Are?

Know Who Amitabh's Friends Are?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I don't have many friends. The ones that I have, I'm very proud of and happy with.'

'We Forced NDA To Talk About Jobs'

'We Forced NDA To Talk About Jobs'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'When the BJP wanted the election to focus on 'ghuspathiya' and promises that look like pies in the sky, we forced them to talk about jobs, giving free 125 units of power, and addressing women's indebtedness.'

6 dead as unauthorised building collapses in Virar

6 dead as unauthorised building collapses in Virar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Six persons were killed and eight others seriously injured after a portion of an unauthorised four-story building collapsed on an adjacent vacant building at Virar in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said.

Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed new BSF DG

Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed new BSF DG

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

His father Prakash Singh, who is known for introducing several police reforms and has been awarded Padma Shri as well, had served as the BSF DG from 1993-94.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Toll in building crash near Mumbai rises to 17

Toll in building crash near Mumbai rises to 17

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

An unauthorised four-story building collapsed in Virar, India, killing 17 people. The collapse occurred on Wednesday, and rescue operations are ongoing.

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.'

Should Ranveer play Prakash Padukone? VOTE!

Should Ranveer play Prakash Padukone? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Apparently, Deepika will now produce a bio-pic on the life of her father, the badminton champion, Prakash Padukone.

BJP's Rudy wins Constitution Club poll with INDIA backing

BJP's Rudy wins Constitution Club poll with INDIA backing

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Rajiv Pratap Rudy secured another term as Secretary (Administration) of the Constitution Club of India, defeating Sanjeev Balyan in a closely watched election that saw participation from prominent political figures.

Ex-VP Dhankhar moves to INLD leader Abhay Chautala's Delhi farmhouse

Ex-VP Dhankhar moves to INLD leader Abhay Chautala's Delhi farmhouse

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has moved to a private farmhouse in Delhi after resigning from his post. He will stay there until he is allocated an official residence.

Another school tragedy in Rajasthan: 6-yr-old killed

Another school tragedy in Rajasthan: 6-yr-old killed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

A concrete slab holding up the main gate of a government senior secondary girls school in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district collapsed on Monday, instantly killing a six-year-old boy who was there to be accompanied home by his sister studying in the school, police said.

BJD's protest over Odisha student's death turns violent

BJD's protest over Odisha student's death turns violent

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Several Biju Janata Dal workers and leaders, including two former ministers, were injured in a scuffle with police personnel in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday during a party's protest over the death of a college student, who set herself on fire in Odisha's Balasore district.

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the Taliban to ensure that there is no Indian presence in Afghanistan.'

Operation Sindoor: Why Was ISI HQ Not Targeted?

Operation Sindoor: Why Was ISI HQ Not Targeted?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

What was the aim of Operation Sindoor? Why was the operation halted so soon? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Tehran Review: Middling Movie About Middle East Woes

Tehran Review: Middling Movie About Middle East Woes

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Tehran's dull treatment of a dry premise never makes us feel the complexity of the ongoing Middle East crisis nor the patriotic fervour in John Abraham's voice, notes Sukanya Verma.

Ranveer, Farhan doff hat to Kohli

Ranveer, Farhan doff hat to Kohli

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Congratulations on an incredibly inspirational Test career and thank you for the memories Champ! @virat.kohli.'

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Mandaviya addresses state of Indian football

The Rise And Fall Of Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Rise And Fall Of Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The RSS which catapulted Jagdeep Dhankar to national prominence after 21 years of hibernation could not come to his rescue when BJP higher ups decided to seek his resignation, points out Prakash Bhandari.

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who died in a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday, joined the list of several top Indian politicians and prominent personalities who lost their lives in aviation accidents.

Om Prakash out of shot put final at Games

Om Prakash out of shot put final at Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

India's athletics campaign at the Olympic Games got off to a poor start with Om Prakash Singh failing to make the shot put final, finishing a disappointing 19th in the qualification round with a below-par performance on Friday.

Woman hires hitman to kill daughter, gets killed herself

Woman hires hitman to kill daughter, gets killed herself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The daughter, in collusion with her lover, allegedly killed her mother Alka (36), police added.

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.

'Why Is ECI Reducing Number Of Polling Stations?'

'Why Is ECI Reducing Number Of Polling Stations?'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'What is the harm in having more polling booths?'

Social unrest, SC order: What led to Emergency in 1975

Social unrest, SC order: What led to Emergency in 1975

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Amid this unrest came the verdict of the Allahabad high court on June 12, 1975 that found Gandhi guilty over discrepancies in the electoral campaign, which led to the Emergency on the night of June 25.

SC questions poll panel on booth-level hike in voters

SC questions poll panel on booth-level hike in voters

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Election Commission's response on a PIL challenging its decision to increase the maximum number of voters from 1,200 to 1,500 at every polling station, saying no elector should be excluded.

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

KSCA T20 auction saw Indian international batter Devdutt Padikkal lead the charts as the most expensive player of the day,

If any person...: Adityanath amid Narsinghanand's Prophet remark row

If any person...: Adityanath amid Narsinghanand's Prophet remark row

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The chief minister stressed that faith of every sect and religion should be respected.

Om Prakash wins gold in shot put in China

Om Prakash wins gold in shot put in China

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Shot putter Om Prakash Singh won the first gold for India, while three of his compatriots bagged a bronze each, on the second day of the 18th Asian Athletics Championships in Guangzhou on Wednesday.

Sachin-Gates Tuck Into Vada Pav

Sachin-Gates Tuck Into Vada Pav

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and Bill Gates were snapped tugging into Mumbai's favourite snack on Thursday.

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.

Want The Perfect V-Day Pic? Take Tips From The Stars

Want The Perfect V-Day Pic? Take Tips From The Stars

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Love isn't just in the air; it's in every snap.

Air India crash creates rare insurance dilemma: Nominees also among dead

Air India crash creates rare insurance dilemma: Nominees also among dead

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

There have been some cases where the entire family has perished or both spouses died in the crash, which are making the claims process particularly complex.

Tejasswi, Pashmina Paint The Town Red

Tejasswi, Pashmina Paint The Town Red

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The world of fashion showcased individuality at its finest at the Grazia Awards.

Drunk man kills wife in Mathura, buries body in field

Drunk man kills wife in Mathura, buries body in field

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Investigations revealed that Vijay was involved in an affair with a differently-abled woman, with whom he often chatted on the phone'. Rekha strongly opposed it. The couple had a heated argument over this on the night of the incident, which led to the fatal assault, the officer said.

Can Baby Revive CPM?

Can Baby Revive CPM?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

M A Baby faces several significant challenges: Helping the CPI (M)-led Left Democratic Front secure a third consecutive term in Kerala's 2026 assembly elections, and regaining ground lost in the party's traditional strongholds of West Bengal, Tripura, and other regions.