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Prajapati murder case: PIL filed in SC against BJP MPs

Prajapati murder case: PIL filed in SC against BJP MPs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court against Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Parliament Prakash Javdekar and Bhupendra Singh Yadav alleging that they tried to impede investigation in the Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case in which former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah is the main accused.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

SC to hear batch of petitions on Rafale deal on Wednesday

SC to hear batch of petitions on Rafale deal on Wednesday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Two former union ministers have sought registration of an FIR into the fighter jet deal between India and France alleging "criminal misconduct" by high public functionaries.

All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

All men so far, Sebi board set to see women members

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Sebi Chairman U K Sinha has often chastised listed companies for not having enough women on their boards.

Amnesty case: NGO moves SC against 'misuse' of sedition laws

Amnesty case: NGO moves SC against 'misuse' of sedition laws

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Bengaluru police had slapped sedition charges against Amnesty after an event it had organised on allegations of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.

IPL preview: KKR and Rajasthan face off in battle for survival

IPL preview: KKR and Rajasthan face off in battle for survival

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Their fate hanging in balance, a loss in the penultimate league round match may virtually sound the death knell for one of the two teams.

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'When corporates have a stake in the government through contributions to political parties, democracy, which is supposed to work for the common man, doesn't.'

Brahmos successfully test-fired from Sukhoi fighter jet for first time

Brahmos successfully test-fired from Sukhoi fighter jet for first time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The missile hit a sea-based target in the Bay of Bengal from the combat jet.

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Choose from the eight releases this week.

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party government's first 100 days in power in Delhi have been a mixed bag

SC to hear Ayodhya title dispute case in January 2019

SC to hear Ayodhya title dispute case in January 2019

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The appropriate bench will fix the schedule with regard to the hearing of appeals in the case. "We will fix the date of hearing of Ayodhya dispute case before the appropriate bench in January," the CJI said.

IPL Preview: CSK, RR look to get back to winning ways

IPL Preview: CSK, RR look to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, the two franchises that returned to the IPL after serving bans in the aftermath of the 2013 spot-fixing scandal, will come face to face for the first time in the ongoing edition, keen to regain lost momentum in Pune, on Friday.

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The CBSE issued a circular on Wednesday informing about the re-examination and said dates and other details for it would be posted on the board's website.

Limited campaign role for Priyanka in UP

Limited campaign role for Priyanka in UP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The SP-Congress campaign will see Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi criss-cross the seats held by either party.

ASK AJIT: 'How can I make money?'

ASK AJIT: 'How can I make money?'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The JNU student leader said, "There is an atmosphere of fear in the country and anybody who speaks against the government is threatened."

Lawyer behind petition against AAP MLAs says book inspired him

Lawyer behind petition against AAP MLAs says book inspired him

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Prashant Patel said 'Delhi Sarkar Ki Shaktiyaan aur Simayen' by S K Sharma, a former secretary in the Delhi legislative assembly -- released in June 2015, was the inspiration behind his petition.

'Paresh Rawal has become my bestie'

'Paresh Rawal has become my bestie'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'I like the fact that people think I am a funny guy and can make them laugh.'

Cong releases 3rd list, fight it out is the high command's diktat

Cong releases 3rd list, fight it out is the high command's diktat

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has said the party cannot afford the spectacle of its ministers and state presidents running away from a tough contest. Anita Katyal reports

Cong hands over UP baton to Azad, Kamal Nath takes charge of Punjab, Haryana

Cong hands over UP baton to Azad, Kamal Nath takes charge of Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

While Azad, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has been made in charge of Uttar Pradesh, Nath will look after Punjab and Haryana, party General Secretary Janaradan Dwivedi said.

It was Lalu who pulled and hugged me, says Kerjriwal

It was Lalu who pulled and hugged me, says Kerjriwal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The image of him embracing Lalu Prasad Yadav having gone viral, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday sought to defend his anti-graft credentials saying it was the RJD chief who "pulled and hugged him", and it did not amount to an "alliance".

Ranji Trophy: Mithun, Vinay put Karnataka on top

Ranji Trophy: Mithun, Vinay put Karnataka on top

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Seamers Abhimanyu Mithun and R Vinay Kumar wreaked havoc as Karnataka reduced Uttar Pradesh to 221 for nine, giving themselves a good chance to grab first innings lead, on the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match in Bangalore.

IPL Preview: CSK to test desperate Royals in must-win game

IPL Preview: CSK to test desperate Royals in must-win game

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Rajasthan Royals face a herculean task when they take on mighty Chennai Super Kings in a must-win Indian Premier League (IPL) match, in Jaipur, on Friday.

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday came out with its manifesto for the December 4 Delhi polls, promising to enact Jan Lokpal Bill in 15 days if voted to power.

What Modi may do in 2020

What Modi may do in 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'The brutal violence of the UP government's first response to the anti-CAA protests suggests that the BJP will test drive the NPR/NRC in UP, where it has both a massive majority in the assembly and a chief minister whose instinct for Hindutva extremism and whose appetite for punitive policing allows a prime minister as darkly majoritarian as Modi to appear statesman-like,' notes Mukul Kesavan.

'Kejriwal has become larger than the party now, but it won't last'

'Kejriwal has become larger than the party now, but it won't last'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

'I think the AAP is still in transition from being a movement to a political party so there is a mix of people who form the party. So there is somewhat of a overlapping and commonality of purpose.' 'Look at the way the government and party is functioning, not a single woman minister in the cabinet, or no woman member in the political affairs committee, it is all very tactical now.' 'After the 'sting' I decided to step back. I realised that my moral basis has been questioned by Kejriwal, it is truly despicable. He is around 15 years younger to me, I was aghast by his words.' AAP 'rebel' Prof Anand Kumar speaks of what went wrong with the party in the last few days in this interview with Upasna Pandey.

Ramdas questions AAP claim that his tenure as Lokpal had ended

Ramdas questions AAP claim that his tenure as Lokpal had ended

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Days after the Aam Aadmi Party appointed a new Lokpal panel replacing him, former Navy chief Ramdas has questioned the decision, claiming his term was to end in November 2016.

PHOTOS: Akhilesh's rath rolls on with 'blessings' from father, uncle

PHOTOS: Akhilesh's rath rolls on with 'blessings' from father, uncle

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Akhilesh Yadav begins his campaign for next assembly election in Uttar Pradesh.

Tests in mind, Chahal picked for SA 'A' four-day matches

Tests in mind, Chahal picked for SA 'A' four-day matches

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Chahal, who has been an automatic choice in the limited overs format has not played any first-class cricket since December 2016 (against Haryana in Ranji Trophy), but the Indian team management and especially skipper Virat Kohli has indicated that he wants the wiry leg-spinner for five-day matches also.

Pachauri gets interim protection from arrest in sexual harassment case

Pachauri gets interim protection from arrest in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

TERI Director-General R K Pachauri was on Monday granted interim protection from arrest till February 26 by a Delhi court.

Day after bandh, houses of Dalit politicians attacked in Rajasthan, MP

Day after bandh, houses of Dalit politicians attacked in Rajasthan, MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The houses of a sitting and a former MLA, both Dalits, were set afire by a violent mob.

At Rohith's university, students vandalise VC's office as he resumes work

At Rohith's university, students vandalise VC's office as he resumes work

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Scores of students gathered at VC's lodge after learning that Podile was holding a press conference to announce that he was going to resume charge on Tuesday.

Face to face with the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin

Face to face with the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

For the moment, Siwan is once again Shahabuddin's home.

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The SC said it appeared that the entire test and the system was tainted.

A big challenge to Modi's Congress-mukt Bharat dream

A big challenge to Modi's Congress-mukt Bharat dream

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Priyanka Gandhi will strike a deal with Mayawati and not Akhilesh, says Nazarwala.

AAP tries to end rift; Kejriwal says will meet Yadav, Bhushan

AAP tries to end rift; Kejriwal says will meet Yadav, Bhushan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The warring factions of the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday have shown signs of putting aside their differences with Delhi Chief Minister and party chief Arvind Kejriwal agreeing to meet his estranged colleagues Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav.

'AAP workers' embroiled in student visa scam in UK

'AAP workers' embroiled in student visa scam in UK

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Two persons said to be members of the United Kingdom arm of the Aam Aadmi Party are embroiled in a student visa scam in Britain uncovered by the BBC.

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

Maha snub! Mulayam rules out mahagathbandhan

Maha snub! Mulayam rules out mahagathbandhan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Mulyama's remarks came against the backdrop of marathon meetings Congress' poll strategist Prashant Kishor had with him in Delhi and Lucknow.

Focusing on Brahmins won't work for Congress in UP

Focusing on Brahmins won't work for Congress in UP

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Prashant Kishor wants the Congress to project either Rahul or Priyanka Gandhi as its chief ministerial candidate in UP. The Gandhis are far too arrogant to accept a provincial role, says Aakar Patel.