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Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Union minister files a case against Rajasthan officials, alleges that audio recordings of tapped phone conversations has tarnished his reputation and disturbed his mental peace.

O P Chautala released from Tihar jail

O P Chautala released from Tihar jail

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Chautala was jailed in 2013 in connection with the teacher recruitment scam case. He was on emergency parole since March 26, 2020, due to the Covid pandemic and was scheduled to surrender on February 21, 2021.

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'If I talk about my parents' sacrifices, this conversation will never end,' says Lieutenant Loveneet Singh.

Protests over Prophet remark in UP: 136 arrested for stone pelting

Protests over Prophet remark in UP: 136 arrested for stone pelting

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

People pelted stones at police personnel in Prayagraj and Saharanpur and protests broke out after Friday prayers in at least four other cities in Uttar Pradesh over a non-suspended BJP leader's recent remarks on Prophet Muhammad.

UP BJP leader shoots man dead, officials suspended

UP BJP leader shoots man dead, officials suspended

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the suspension of the sub divisional magistrate, circle officer and all other policemen present at the spot in Durjanpur village in Ballia's Reoti area, police said.

Haryana DGP: People have right to 'kill' those indulging in murder, arson

Haryana DGP: People have right to 'kill' those indulging in murder, arson

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Haryana Director General of Police K P Singh has kicked up a controversy with his remarks that common people coming across any miscreant trying to outrage the modesty of a woman or indulging in acts of arson or murder have the right to "take his life".

Delayed Pensions Leave Bihar's Teachers Struggling

Delayed Pensions Leave Bihar's Teachers Struggling

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Retired college teachers in Bihar are facing financial difficulties as they have not received their pension for the past four months, reports M I Khan.

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.

SC collegium recommends Justice Bhandari as Madras HC chief justice

SC collegium recommends Justice Bhandari as Madras HC chief justice

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The collegium, which also comprised senior most judges Justices U U Lalit and A M Khanwilkar, held deliberations on December 14, 2021 and January 29, 2022, recommended 17 names for appointment as judges in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa high courts.

'When Modi visits, BJP lures Congress leaders'

'When Modi visits, BJP lures Congress leaders'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'Adivasi seats will sound the bugle of the end of the BJP regime in Gujarat.'

Hyderabad: College girl kidnapped, raped for 17 months

Hyderabad: College girl kidnapped, raped for 17 months

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

The kidnapping, illegal confinement and rape of a college girl for 17 months is threatening to blow up in to a major issue in Hyderabad. The family of the hapless victim has been running form pillar to post for justice and stringent action against the perpetrator.

MPs use e-cars, bikes to reach Parliament for Winter Session

MPs use e-cars, bikes to reach Parliament for Winter Session

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Several MPs on Monday made a statement against pollution in the national capital by riding bicycles, sporting masks and even choosing electric vehicles over fuel guzzlers as they arrived for the Winter Session of Parliament.

Over 100 senior BJP leaders to work in West UP for polls

Over 100 senior BJP leaders to work in West UP for polls

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

More than 100 senior leaders and functionaries have been deployed to work as district in-charges in 44 assembly segments in Western Uttar Pradesh to coordinate and streamline campaigning and booth management, BJP leaders in New Delhi said.

Govt orders 66 cr Covishield doses from SII by Dec

Govt orders 66 cr Covishield doses from SII by Dec

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The development comes after Prakash Kumar Singh, the Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at SII, informed the Union health ministry that the firm would be able to supply 20.29 crore doses of Covishied in the month of September.

Govt places second purchase order for 1 crore doses of Covishield

Govt places second purchase order for 1 crore doses of Covishield

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The Centre on Wednesday placed a second purchase order with the Serum Institute of India for the supply of one crore doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield', each costing Rs 210, including GST, sources said.

Deepika, Sara to join NCB probe in drugs case on Saturday

Deepika, Sara to join NCB probe in drugs case on Saturday

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Deepika and her husband Ranveer Singh on Thursday flew back to Mumbai from Goa, ahead of her appearance before the NCB. The couple arrived at Goa International Airport amid heavy security around 8 pm and boarded a chartered flight.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Roy Krishna powered ATK Mohun Bagan to a 3-1 win over SC East Bengal

HC order quashing Yogi's OBC-to-SC notification triggers caste politics in UP

HC order quashing Yogi's OBC-to-SC notification triggers caste politics in UP

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The BJP ally Nishad Party, which represents the OBC fisher communities "welcomed" the court order, saying that the state government's previous notifications on the issue were flawed and "unconstitutional".

Bypolls: BJP wins 4 of 7 seats; RJD, Uddhav's Sena, TRS 1 each

Bypolls: BJP wins 4 of 7 seats; RJD, Uddhav's Sena, TRS 1 each

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday won four seats in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal retained the Mokama assembly seat in the bypolls to seven assembly constituencies in six states.

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said he was neither a claimant for the prime minister's post nor desirous of it, his assertion coming amid speculation that his visit to the capital is to claim leadership of the opposition parties.

Lakhimpur: Forensics report confirms firing from MoS son's gun

Lakhimpur: Forensics report confirms firing from MoS son's gun

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Four weapons, including a rifle belonging to Ashish Mishra alias Monu Mishra, had been seized following the Lakhimpur violence. A pistol owned by Ankit Das, nephew of former Union minister Akhilesh Das, and a repeater gun, which was with Das' bodyguard Lateef Kale, were also among them.

'BJP will have problems the day Modi tires out'

'BJP will have problems the day Modi tires out'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'Only time will tell how difficult it would be for the BJP when Mr Modi may not be in a position to actively run affairs of the party and be its biggest vote catcher.'
'Then the BJP could even split.'

Nitish's party criticises Yogi for 'abba jaan' remark

Nitish's party criticises Yogi for 'abba jaan' remark

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

"Terms like 'unity in diversity' are used for our country. The country belongs to all. No remarks should me made that harm the country," Singh, a confidant of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, told reporters when asked for his reaction to the BJP leader's comments.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, July 29

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, July 29

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

How India's athletes fared on Day 1 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Riot victims notwithstanding, SP netas leave on 5-nation junket

Riot victims notwithstanding, SP netas leave on 5-nation junket

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

A 17-member delegation of the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday left for a five-nation tour from Lucknow, drawing criticism from opposition parties for undertaking the visit at a time when Muzaffarnagar riot victims were living in difficult circumstances in relief camps.

Three-day police custody for four accused in Lakhimpur case

Three-day police custody for four accused in Lakhimpur case

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The court sent Sumit Jaiswal, Satya Prakash Tripathi alias Satyam, Nandan Singh Bishta and Shishu Pal to police remand.

Lakhimpur case: SC seeks time schedule for conclusion of trial

Lakhimpur case: SC seeks time schedule for conclusion of trial

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The top court also asked the Uttar Pradesh government, which opposed the bail plea of Ashish Mishra terming the offence as 'grave', to file an affidavit with regard to the status of the second case filed over the killing of three occupants of the SUV, which allegedly mowed down the farmers.

BJP worker among 4 arrested over Lakhimpur violence

BJP worker among 4 arrested over Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra along with others accused in the case were also sent into judicial custody from police custody on Monday, the officials said.

J'khand child panel says Dumka girl a minor, seeks POCSO Act against accused

J'khand child panel says Dumka girl a minor, seeks POCSO Act against accused

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The committee said that the girl was a minor as per the class 10 board examination mark sheet and not an adult as claimed by the police.

Smriti Irani's close aide shot dead in Amethi, 5 booked

Smriti Irani's close aide shot dead in Amethi, 5 booked

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Police did not rule out the possibility of it being a 'political murder'.

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's brother alleged on Wednesday that inhuman treatment was given to him while being transferred to Banda jail from Punjab, saying it could have been better had he been shot dead at a road crossing.

Paytm earmarks Rs 50 cr for cashback offers

Paytm earmarks Rs 50 cr for cashback offers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Digital payments firm Paytm has earmarked Rs 50 crore for rolling out a cashback program for consumers and merchants to celebrate six years of Digital India, the company said on Friday. Under the offer, Paytm has announced cashbacks for merchants and consumers in India, for every transaction made through the Paytm app. The program will be rolled out in 200 districts across the country with special drives in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Paralympic gold-winners Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar, Manish Narwal were also given the Khel Ratna at a dazzling awards ceremony on Saturday.

Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi gets a 'boyfriend'!

Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi gets a 'boyfriend'!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Tejasswi calls Bigg Boss her boyfriend!

Mulayam shows who's boss, but will Akhilesh relent?

Mulayam shows who's boss, but will Akhilesh relent?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Samajwadi Party is headed for yet another father-son showdown.

Serum's Covid vaccine, Covovax, recommended for approval

Serum's Covid vaccine, Covovax, recommended for approval

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The Pune-based firm had submitted interim safety and immunogenicity data of phase 2/3 bridging clinical trial conducted in the country as well as interim clinical trial data of safety and efficacy from phase3 clinical trials conducted in the UK and the US along with its application.

After Jinnah praise, Akhilesh ally Rajbhar blames RSS for partition

After Jinnah praise, Akhilesh ally Rajbhar blames RSS for partition

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

A day after saying that there would have been no partition if Muhammad Ali Jinnah was made the first prime minister of the country, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar blamed the RSS on Thursday for the historic event.

Attack Review

Attack Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

John Abraham is impressive in Attack. Sadly, the story is not, notes Namrata Thakker.

'Modi Magic Won't Work Always'

'Modi Magic Won't Work Always'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'It is creditable that the BJP builds the organisation set-up and then looks for leaders.' 'The Congress on the other hand has to care for the leaders more than the organisation.'

How BJP ensures beneficiaries of govt schemes vote for it

How BJP ensures beneficiaries of govt schemes vote for it

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

A vistarak is assigned to convince voters of the 'far-reaching benefits' of the schemes and doles handed out by the Centre and the UP government.