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What will India do if mobs rule the day?

What will India do if mobs rule the day?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Governments forget that no matter how cunning they are, eventually they cannot ride on anarchy,' says Shuma Raha.

Oppn leaders, activists laud SC's observations on sedition law

Oppn leaders, activists laud SC's observations on sedition law

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'Kudos to the SC & the CJI for standing up to the Govt on the gross misuse of this colonial law of sedition to silence dissent'

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Avinash Sable's national mark headlines strong showing in IGP 2

Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Mahant Satya Narayan was hiding in the house of his follower in a village under Ughaiti police station from where he was picked up.

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Hardcore action, romance and politics, April has a lot to offer!

Long wait at crematoriums in Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge

Long wait at crematoriums in Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Two days back, around 25 bodies were cremated simultaneously on wood pyres at night in a crematorium in Umra area of Surat city.

Ganpati@home: From Kansas to Kopar Khairane

Ganpati@home: From Kansas to Kopar Khairane

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Some of the exiting entries for Lord Ganesha's visit straight from our readers' homes.

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi considered the submission of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGO Common Cause that there were wider issues of corruption affecting the probe agency and the PIL needed to be heard urgently.

Time to up your game, Nitish babu

Time to up your game, Nitish babu

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'Your achievements are many, Nitish babu, but it needs a sustained campaign to remind us, the good people of Bihar, what we may have forgotten,' points out Asmita Bihari.

The 10 BJP dynasts who have won in Maharashtra

The 10 BJP dynasts who have won in Maharashtra

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com presents 10 dynasts of the BJP who have managed to get elected this time round.

Nitish says 'all is well' amid Kishor-BJP spat

Nitish says 'all is well' amid Kishor-BJP spat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United president Nitish Kumar on Tuesday asserted that "all is well" in the National Democratic Alliance even as his party vice president Prashant Kishor opened a front against Bharatiya Janata Party leader and his deputy in the government Sushil Kumar Modi.

AAP expels rebels from party

AAP expels rebels from party

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The AAP on Monday expelled rebel leaders Prashant Bhusan, Yogendra Yadav and two others for anti-party activities and "gross indiscipline".

How were thousands of fake Covid certificates issued during Kumbh Mela?

How were thousands of fake Covid certificates issued during Kumbh Mela?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The sordid details of the FIR filed against these companies for issuing fake certificates only reconfirm why the second Covid-19 wave in India came like a storm in the midst of the Kumbh Mela.

Man who attacked Bulandshahr cop with axe held

Man who attacked Bulandshahr cop with axe held

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

He was felling a tree to block a road. When the inspector stopped him from doing so, he attacked him.

Mission Mangal is a superhit, Batla House is a hit!

Mission Mangal is a superhit, Batla House is a hit!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

JD-U's Varma questions Nitish over tie-up with BJP in Delhi

JD-U's Varma questions Nitish over tie-up with BJP in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Varma sought 'ideological clarity' from Nitish over extending alliance with the BJP beyond Bihar despite having expressed apprehensions 'in private' about the BJP-RSS leading the nation into a 'dangerous space'.

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Of the 27 named, at least four are workers and functionaries of right-wing organisations, including the Bajrang Dal, officials said.

Slain Bulandshahr cop's phone found at house of accused

Slain Bulandshahr cop's phone found at house of accused

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Natt, who had allegedly shot the inspector during the violence, was arrested on December 18 from Sikandrabad and is in jail.

Biopic on Modi to release on May 24

Biopic on Modi to release on May 24

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The film was earlier set to release on April 11 but was banned by the Election Commission.

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.

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.

Modi has reasons to worry

Modi has reasons to worry

Rediff.com26 May 2021

But his opponents are making a mistake. They shouldn't be smug, argues Vir Sanghvi.

'Nitish should have sought fresh mandate before realigning with BJP'

'Nitish should have sought fresh mandate before realigning with BJP'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Prashant Kishor's remarks have ruffled some feathers within his own party

'Bouncers kicked and dragged our colleagues at AAP meet'

'Bouncers kicked and dragged our colleagues at AAP meet'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav, who has been ousted from the party's national executive, on Saturday said it was a death of democracy in the national council meet that took place in New Delhi.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Why linking loans to external benchmark won't be easy for banks

Why linking loans to external benchmark won't be easy for banks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Senior bankers are trying to impress upon the central bank that the shift to external benchmark-linked lending be postponed to April 1, 2020.

JD-U divided over backing CAB, Nitish draws flak

JD-U divided over backing CAB, Nitish draws flak

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Party vice-president Prashant Kishor and general secy Pavan Varma voice disappointment over the JD-U backing the Bill in LS. Urge Nitish to 'reconsider' stand.

DRI arrests national-level shooter for smuggling guns, wildlife

DRI arrests national-level shooter for smuggling guns, wildlife

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Bishnoi is alleged to be the kingpin of a global syndicate involved in smuggling of fire arms and wildlife.

Sensex at 52k. Time for profit-booking

Sensex at 52k. Time for profit-booking

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'Do some profit booking and bring your equity allocation back to its original level.'

Medha Patkar quits AAP, dubs Kejriwal-led party a 'tamasha'

Medha Patkar quits AAP, dubs Kejriwal-led party a 'tamasha'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Stating that the Aam Aadmi Party has reduced itself to a "tamasha", veteran social activist Medha Patkar on Saturday resigned from the party as its internal turbulence reached a flashpoint with the ouster of founding members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav from a key panel of the fledgling outfit.

Kovind will carry vast experience to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Kovind will carry vast experience to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

The president-elect has vast public, social, and political experience which will help him better to discharge his duty as the First Citizen of India.

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The Congress' top leadership realises the former cricketer's utility and mass appeal. His oratory skills and ability to whip up mass hysteria in election rallies is acknowledged as an asset

No problem if anyone else leads a united Opposition: Mamata

No problem if anyone else leads a united Opposition: Mamata

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said it will 'depend on the situation' who becomes the face of the Opposition to take on the BJP, but added she has no problem if someone other than her leads.

The man who is fixing Congress' public connect

The man who is fixing Congress' public connect

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Prashant Kishor, the man who led Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar to victory, has his task cut out for him as he tries to secure victory for the Congress in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh

Yogendra Yadav dubs AAP show cause notice 'joke'

Yogendra Yadav dubs AAP show cause notice 'joke'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Dissident Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav on Saturday labelled the show-cause notice issued to him by the party as a joke and a travesty of justice.

Hazare Trophy: Uttar Pradesh beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Hazare Trophy: Uttar Pradesh beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Box Office: Saaho is average

Box Office: Saaho is average

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Let CBI sort out its mess first, says SC in Rafale hearing

Let CBI sort out its mess first, says SC in Rafale hearing

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The court's remarks came when the petitioner said they were seeking a court-monitored CBI probe into the deal.

Yadav, Bhushan out of AAP's PAC; Kejriwal's resignation rejected

Yadav, Bhushan out of AAP's PAC; Kejriwal's resignation rejected

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, who were on a collision course with party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, were on Wednesday voted out of Political Affairs Committee of the party, which has been rocked by dissidence in recent days.

'We are not slaves of the BJP'

'We are not slaves of the BJP'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'The BJP should be really wary of Nitish Kumar, or he will also take the BJP down with him.'