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Cong urges SC to take cognisance of Ayodhya 'land scam'

Cong urges SC to take cognisance of Ayodhya 'land scam'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The Congress' attack came after the Ayodhya Development Authority accused 40 people, including the City mayor, a local BJP MLA and a former party legislator, of illegally trading plots and building infrastructure there.

Govt panel recommends regular market approval for Covishield, Covaxin

Govt panel recommends regular market approval for Covishield, Covaxin

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

An expert panel of India's central drug authority on Wednesday recommended granting regular market approval to COVID vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for use in adult population subject to certain conditions, official sources said.

Gehlot's Mutiny Is A Congress Game Changer

Gehlot's Mutiny Is A Congress Game Changer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Ashok Gehlot has proved that a strong state leader can challenge the Congress high command.

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I would rather focus on the good rather than what didn't happen.'

BJP will pay for 'horrendous' attack on farmers: Amarinder

BJP will pay for 'horrendous' attack on farmers: Amarinder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday termed the lathicharge on farmers in Haryana's Karnal a "government-sponsored attack" and said such a "vicious assault" was not only unacceptable but outright condemnable.

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

BJP launches its own yatra in MP to counter Rahul's Bharat Jodo

BJP launches its own yatra in MP to counter Rahul's Bharat Jodo

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The politically crucial Malwa-Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh played a key role in propelling the Congress to power in 2018 after a gap of 15 years and the party is utilising the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra to strengthen its position in the belt a year ahead of the assembly polls.

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Thursday termed as "copy-paste" a petition filed before it challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner and warned the petitioner that such activity shall not be repeated in the future.

Katrina, Badshah Make Bigg Boss 15 Sparkle

Katrina, Badshah Make Bigg Boss 15 Sparkle

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

This Weekend Ka Vaar with Salman Khan was high on entertainment, courtesy celeb guests like Katrina Kaif, Rohit Shetty and rapper Badshah gracing the Bigg Boss stage.

Ranveer Kisses Deepika at '83 Premiere

Ranveer Kisses Deepika at '83 Premiere

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 saw a grand premiere in Mumbai, attended by the film's star cast.

Large crowd at Samajwadi Party office, FIR for Covid norms violation

Large crowd at Samajwadi Party office, FIR for Covid norms violation

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The first information report (FIR) was registered according to the directives of the Election Commission on Covid-related norms, officials said.

Aashram 3 Review

Aashram 3 Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Bobby Deol delivers, but Aashram 3 does not, observes Namrata Thakker.

Dec 16 defence advocate plays down controversial statement

Dec 16 defence advocate plays down controversial statement

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

An advocate in the December 16 gang rape case, who courted controversy with his gender specific remarks, on Thursday said it was a "personal statement confined to his family which has been given a general interpretation."

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

At its Jaipur meeting, the BJP will focus on this year's assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh while the Congress's Chintan Shivir in Udaipur will discuss how it can resurrect itself.

Lalu, Nitish meet Sonia; say concrete plan after Cong chief's election

Lalu, Nitish meet Sonia; say concrete plan after Cong chief's election

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The meeting at Gandhi's 10 Janpath residence was seen as very crucial in forging an Opposition unity with efforts on to reconcile differences between the Congress and some regional parties that have been at loggerheads traditionally.

Why Sanjay Leela Bhansali Makes HIT Films

Why Sanjay Leela Bhansali Makes HIT Films

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'Sanjayji is so spontaneous that you come to know immediately whether the dialogue or the script has touched him or not.'

More Stars Than In Heaven At This Party!

More Stars Than In Heaven At This Party!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Gosh! the number of Bollywood folk who attended Producer Jayantilal Gada's birthday party, which also celebrated his back-to-back releases, Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, Attack Part I.

BJP, SP allies to play crucial role in battle of Varanasi

BJP, SP allies to play crucial role in battle of Varanasi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sources in various parties suggest that two lakh votes of the Patel community, locally known as OBC kurmi, for which mother-daughter led Apna Dal (S) and Apna Dal (K) are competing and over one lakh of OBC Rajbhars would be crucial in deciding the outcome of the assembly seats in Varanasi.

Bishnoi joins BJP, lauds Modi as India's best PM

Bishnoi joins BJP, lauds Modi as India's best PM

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Former Haryana Congress leader Kuldeep Bishnoi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday along with his wife Renuka Bishnoi here in the presence of senior party leaders, including state Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

Bihar priest killed over mobile phone, 1 assailant lynched, 2 held

Bihar priest killed over mobile phone, 1 assailant lynched, 2 held

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

A 45-year-old priest was shot dead over a dispute regarding a mobile phone in Bihar's Darbhanga district on Thursday, following which one of the alleged assailants was lynched by locals and two others were arrested by the police.

'BJP is beatable in Gujarat'

'BJP is beatable in Gujarat'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'Modi is imposing himself as the face of Gujarat to send a message that people should not forget that a Gujarati is prime minister.'

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12.

Janata Parivar comes together under Mulayam Singh's leadership

Janata Parivar comes together under Mulayam Singh's leadership

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

More than two decades after the then Janata Dal disintegrated, six of its constituents merged on Wednesday to form a new party which will be headed by Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Could This Man Be India's Next President?

Could This Man Be India's Next President?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari reveal that Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's name is now doing the rounds as President Kovind's likely successor.

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Seven Olympic and six Paralympic disciplines were identified for support at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell.

Presidential poll: Several Opposition MLAs cross-vote for Murmu

Presidential poll: Several Opposition MLAs cross-vote for Murmu

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Several legislators in states on Monday said they have cross-voted in favour of National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu by not following their respective party lines in the presidential election.

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The bench on October 16 had reserved the judgment after marathon hearing of 40 days.

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Varun, Maneka, Swamy among big names dropped from BJP national exec

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Union ministers Rao Inderjit Singh and Prahlad Patel, Subramanian Swamy, known for his strong views on a host of issues, Suresh Prabhu, Dushyant Singh, who is the son of former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, Vijay Goel, Vinay Katiyar and S S Ahluwalia are among those who have not found a berth in the new list while Union minister V K Singh is no longer a regular member and has been named as a special invitee.

Lakhimpur trial may take 5 yrs, trial judge tells SC

Lakhimpur trial may take 5 yrs, trial judge tells SC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The additional sessions judge said there are 208 prosecution witnesses, 171 documents and 27 forensic science laboratory (FSL) reports in the case.

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.

Serum Institute seeks DCGI nod for Covovax

Serum Institute seeks DCGI nod for Covovax

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

There were no safety concerns arising from the study data and Covovax is safe and immunogenic in the adult population, Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at the Serum Institute of India (SII), is learnt to have said in the application sent to the DCGI.

DCGI approves Covovax for emergency use in 12-17 yrs age group

DCGI approves Covovax for emergency use in 12-17 yrs age group

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Confirming the Drugs Controller General Of India (DCGI) approval, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Tuesday tweeted: '@SerumInstIndia's brand Covovax has completed bridging studies in India and has been granted Emergency Use Authorisation by DCGI for adults and for children above the age of 12. Younger age groups will follow shortly.'

BJP a party of dream sellers; no one saw Modi selling tea: RPN Singh

BJP a party of dream sellers; no one saw Modi selling tea: RPN Singh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Barring his own testimony, no one has seen Narendra Modi selling tea on streets, Union Minister R P N Singh on Thursday said, and alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party was a party of "dream sellers".

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Here's a look at Indian athletes' performance on Monday, Day 4 of the Games.

Will Shivpal Yadav ditch Akhilesh for BJP?

Will Shivpal Yadav ditch Akhilesh for BJP?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The speculation gained strength after the sulking socialist leader Shivpal Yadav recently met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath amid reports of strains in the SP-led alliance.

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 27 months

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 27 months

Rediff.com20 May 2022

After his release, Khan first visited the house of ex-SP MLA Anoop Gupta before departing for his native Rampur.

The Importance of Smriti Irani

The Importance of Smriti Irani

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Being made a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs makes her an important player in BJP politics, observes Rashme Sehgal.

NDA family will work for Bihar: PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar

NDA family will work for Bihar: PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

He assured all possible support from the Centre for the welfare of Bihar.

Indian killed in firing by Nepal Police on UP border

Indian killed in firing by Nepal Police on UP border

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

A young man was killed after the Nepalese Police allegedly fired at three Indians who had gone across the border from Pilibhit district to attend a fair in Nepal's Kanchanpur.