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Pro-Khalistan elements in Canada sponsoring visas of Sikh youth

Pro-Khalistan elements in Canada sponsoring visas of Sikh youth

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Pro-Khalistan elements based in Canada have been luring gullible Sikh youth to the North American country by sponsoring their visa with the sole objective of using them to carry out their agenda on Canadian soil, sources said on Wednesday.

Dance With RED HOT Mouni Roy!

Dance With RED HOT Mouni Roy!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

After impressing everyone in Brahmstra: Part One -- Shiva, Mouni Roy gets ready to turn up the heat in the music video, Fakeeran.

Amidst political crisis, Maharashtra governor tests Covid positive

Amidst political crisis, Maharashtra governor tests Covid positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has tested positive for Covid-19.

Can go to jail a number of times: Sisodia on CBI questioning

Can go to jail a number of times: Sisodia on CBI questioning

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sisodia said he will fully cooperate with the CBI that has summoned him for questioning in the excise policy case.

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

State Congress president and former chief minister Kamal Nath has been fielded from his home-turf Chhindwara, from where he is currently the legislator.

Bhagwant Mann sworn in as Punjab chief minister

Bhagwant Mann sworn in as Punjab chief minister

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mann in the swearing-in ceremony that took place at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar district.

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.

Eknath Shinde govt won't fall even if...: Ajit Pawar

Eknath Shinde govt won't fall even if...: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com16 May 2023

He said that in a 288-member assembly, the government will not lose its majority mark, even if 16 MLAs are disqualified.

4 more J-K Cong leaders resign in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

4 more J-K Cong leaders resign in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Four more Congress leaders, including former deputy speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly Gulam Hyder Malik, and a dozen prominent workers of the Apni Party resigned from their respective parties on Monday in support of veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Shehar Lakhot Review: Boring!

Shehar Lakhot Review: Boring!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Plenty happens over the show -- riots, nefarious schemes, betrayal and multiple murders -- which should have made for a riveting watch but everything evokes déjà vu and worse, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Savarkar's photo in Kerala temple festival sparks controversy

Savarkar's photo in Kerala temple festival sparks controversy

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The temple authorities reportedly decided to withdraw the umbrella from display after leaders of the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist raised an objection.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Haryana wrestling body suspends officials for participating in protest

Haryana wrestling body suspends officials for participating in protest

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Rohtash's decision, however, brought to light the differences arisen within the HAWA, which is affiliated to WFI, with its general secretary Rakesh Singh calling the suspension of the district officials as a wrong move.

The New Girl In Vijay Deverakonda's Life

The New Girl In Vijay Deverakonda's Life

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Vijay Deverakonda is all set to start shooting for his new film, and he has the gorgeous Sreeleela for company!

When Bollywood Slipped Into God Mode

When Bollywood Slipped Into God Mode

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Every now and then Bollywood finds itself in need of divine intervention.

Maharashtra Governor Tells PM He Wants To Quit

Maharashtra Governor Tells PM He Wants To Quit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

''During the recent visit of the hon'ble prime minister to Mumbai, I have conveyed to him my desire to be discharged of all political responsibilities and to spend the remainder of my life in reading, writing and other activities.'

Para Asian Games: Sumit Antil breaks world record to win javelin gold

Para Asian Games: Sumit Antil breaks world record to win javelin gold

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Sumit Antil clinched a gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games javelin throw F64 event with a world record effort of 73.29m.

What SC verdict said on Maharashtra political crisis

What SC verdict said on Maharashtra political crisis

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The following are the highlights of the Supreme Court verdict in which a five-judge Constitution bench unanimously held on Thursday that it cannot restore the then Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray as the former chief minister resigned without facing a floor test in June last year.

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'The biggest risk I took was...'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.'

Tomato prices may touch Rs 300/kg in coming days!

Tomato prices may touch Rs 300/kg in coming days!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Tomato prices are likely to touch Rs 300 per kilogram in the coming days and the prices of vegetables are also on the rise, according to wholesale traders. Kaushik, a member of Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), said that vegetable wholesalers are facing losses as the sale of tomato, capsicum, and other seasonal vegetables has fallen drastically. He said that the prices of tomatoes have shot up to Rs 220 per kilo from Rs 160 per kilo in the wholesale market, owing to which retail prices can also go up.

Only A Security Breach?

Only A Security Breach?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Amidst the investigation into the security breach in Parliament -- which I emphasise, should be done -- let us not forget the grievances raised (this is, of course, assuming the protestors were there to put the spotlight on said grievances and not for any other purpose). For questionable laws, unemployment, Manipur, authoritarianism; all these are contemporary worries among sections of the public, points Shyam G Menon.

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Over the years, Khalistani extremists were further "emboldened" and started "operating with impunity" from Canada.

Shinde, Fadnavis express disagreement with Guv Koshyari's remarks

Shinde, Fadnavis express disagreement with Guv Koshyari's remarks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Shinde also said that the Governor occupies a constitutional post and he should be careful about not offending anyone through his statements.

Satwik-Chirag fight their way into Hylo Open quarters

Satwik-Chirag fight their way into Hylo Open quarters

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

In the women's doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won 21-18, 21-19 against the Dutch duo of Debora Jille and Cheryl Seinen. Treesa and Gayatri face Chinese Taipei's Hsu Ya Ching and Lin Wan Ching in the quarter-finals.

Uddhav tests Covid positive, attends Cabinet meeting virtually

Uddhav tests Covid positive, attends Cabinet meeting virtually

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Thackeray's antigen test came out positive, the official from the Chief Minister's Office said.

The Girl Who Changes Gandhi

The Girl Who Changes Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'The challenge for me was to make it believable that I was a girl from that era.'

Why Did Naveenbabu Meet Mr Premji?

Why Did Naveenbabu Meet Mr Premji?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The Day in Politics: Featuring Dr Singh, Messrs Kejriwal and Sisodia and Mamatadi.

India bag record 111 medals at Para Asian Games

India bag record 111 medals at Para Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

With 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze in their kitty, the Indian para athletes won four medals more than the record tally of 107 won by the able-bodied athletes in the Hangzhou Asian Games, held from September 23 to October 8.

Tributes paid to martyrs on 14th anniversary of 26/11 attacks

Tributes paid to martyrs on 14th anniversary of 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Tributes were also paid at the places targeted by terrorists including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Cama and Albless Hospital, Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, the Oberoi Trident, Nariman House, the Jewish community centre, and the memorial of ASI Tukaram Omble who was martyred while overpowering Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist who was captured alive.

Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi killings were 'accidents': U'khand minister

Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi killings were 'accidents': U'khand minister

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Ganesh Joshi also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the smooth conclusion of Rahul Gandhi's Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sharad Pawar suggested Prez rule in Maha in 2019: Fadnavis

Sharad Pawar suggested Prez rule in Maha in 2019: Fadnavis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'We were discussing government formation with Sharad Pawar. We had even finalised portfolio distribution and guardian ministers' responsibilities'

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Shooter Avani Lekhara crashed out in the qualification round of the mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 event at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday.

Dom's Take: Hoshiyar Koshyar

Dom's Take: Hoshiyar Koshyar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the ongoing tussle between Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi government and Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

Chh'garh records 70.59% voting in 2nd phase; ITBP jawan killed in Maoist blast

Chh'garh records 70.59% voting in 2nd phase; ITBP jawan killed in Maoist blast

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Polling in 70 constituencies began at 8 am and will conclude at 5 pm, except in nine polling booths in the Maoist-affected Bindranawagarh seat in Gariaband district, where voting began at 7 for security reasons, a poll official said.

Inducting rebels as ministers amounts to murder of Constitution: Saamana

Inducting rebels as ministers amounts to murder of Constitution: Saamana

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

A day after the Maharashtra cabinet expansion, the Shiv Sena claimed administering ministerial oath to rebels MLAs whose disqualification pleas are pending before the Supreme Court, amounted to murder of democracy and the Constitution.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to marry this week

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to marry this week

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, 48, will tie the nuptial knot in Chandigarh on Thursday, party leaders confirmed.

Three Indians qualify for Paralympics badminton event

Three Indians qualify for Paralympics badminton event

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Asian Para Games bronze medallist Krishna, who had claimed two gold medals at the Dubai Para badminton International Championships in April, was also over the moon to know about his qualification.

Shinde camp MLA wants Guv shifted for remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji

Shinde camp MLA wants Guv shifted for remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Gaikwad claimed that Koshyari had made statements about the founder of the Maratha Empire and stoked controversy in the past as well.

Uddhav seeks early decision on MLAs' disqualification

Uddhav seeks early decision on MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday demanded that Maharashtra's Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar take a decision on the disqualification of 16 MLAs at the earliest.

In Jhagadia tribal strongman Chhotubhai Vasava doesn't feel need to campaign

In Jhagadia tribal strongman Chhotubhai Vasava doesn't feel need to campaign

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'I don't need to go out now. I don't have to buy votes. My workers are campaigning for me, visiting villages. I know people in every village and their issues,' says the 78-year-old leader.