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Centre puts off meet on NCTC to March 12

Centre puts off meet on NCTC to March 12

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The home ministry has postponed a meeting of top police and civil officials of all states scheduled for March 9 to end the logjam on the National Counter Terrorism Centre and it will now be held on March 12.

Govt signs peace treaty with Assam outfit

Govt signs peace treaty with Assam outfit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

The government of India has signed a peace agreement with a tribal insurgent group from Assam, United People's Democratic Solidarity.

PIX: Alia, Ambanis at Priyanka-Nick's engagement bash

PIX: Alia, Ambanis at Priyanka-Nick's engagement bash

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The celebrations continue for PeeCee and Nicky.

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

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

Watching Rajesh Khanna reach his height of success

Watching Rajesh Khanna reach his height of success

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A Ganesh Nadar recalls what it was like to watch an RK movie in the theatre in the 1970s.

Maharashtra ATS rubbishes 'suicide bomber' theory

Maharashtra ATS rubbishes 'suicide bomber' theory

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

An ATS source told rediff.com, "How will a person walk into Zaveri Bazaar or such a place with wires tied to his body? We believe the first priority is to crack the case. And, for that, one needs patience."

Ranji round-up: Mumbai pick 3 points from draw with TN

Ranji round-up: Mumbai pick 3 points from draw with TN

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Mumbai, who scored 488 in the first innings, riding on captain Aditya Tare's 154, enforced the follow-on and the match was called off with Tamil Nadu 48 for one in 22 overs at the tea break.

Japan's Sumitomo inks India's biggest land deal

Japan's Sumitomo inks India's biggest land deal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The plot C-65 in the G Block of Bandra Kurla Complex was leased to Goisu Realty (a unit of Sumitomo) for 80 years by MMRDA.

Navy's action-packed prep ahead of fleet review

Navy's action-packed prep ahead of fleet review

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Visakhapatnam is buzzing with excitement as residents have been thronging every available vantage point, parks and footpaths to witness the ongoing rehearsals for the international fleet review.

83.3 crore Indians live in rural areas: Census

83.3 crore Indians live in rural areas: Census

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Nearly 70 per cent of the country's population lives in rural areas where, for the first time since independence, the overall growth rate of population has sharply declined, according to the latest Census.

Were Mumbai blasts caused by human bomb? Unlikely

Were Mumbai blasts caused by human bomb? Unlikely

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

It's unlikely that human bombs were used in Wednesday's triple blasts in Mumbai. Vicky Nanjappa tells you why.

BSNL cuts mobile rates by up to 80% for existing customers

BSNL cuts mobile rates by up to 80% for existing customers

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

BSNL is taking various initiatives to improve its services and add more customers.

IIFA 2018: Rekha, Shraddha, Ranbir perform

IIFA 2018: Rekha, Shraddha, Ranbir perform

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top performers of the night.

Minister to give 1,000 free mobiles to BPLs

Minister to give 1,000 free mobiles to BPLs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Minister of State for IT and Communications Sachin Pilot would distribute 1,000 mobile handsets with BSNL connections to below poverty line families near Jaipur on Thursday, according to a BSNL official.

Wasnik's fracas leaves Congress red-faced

Wasnik's fracas leaves Congress red-faced

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

All India Congress Committee general secretary Mukul Wasnik's face off with the Bihar Congress delegates has turned ugly with senior leaders alleging that Wasnik, reportedly, hit senior party worker Shashi Kant Tewari, an old timer of the party.

'We have to remind Tamils that they are Hindus'

'We have to remind Tamils that they are Hindus'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'Tamil Nadu is a state of temples, it's a holy land. People don't seem to realise that.'

Akshay Kumar goes all out to promote Khatta Meetha

Akshay Kumar goes all out to promote Khatta Meetha

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Here is what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Disqualify candidates named in chargesheets for bribing voters: EC to tell govt

Disqualify candidates named in chargesheets for bribing voters: EC to tell govt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The Election Commission is set to ask the government to amend laws to disqualify candidates listed in chargesheets for bribing candidates, a move which comes days after it cancelled a Tamil Nadu assembly bypoll following allegations of use of money to influence electors.

Court grants CBI Raja's custody for 2 more days

Court grants CBI Raja's custody for 2 more days

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation will seek an extension of former telecom minister A Raja's remand, according to a top official of the agency. Raja was arrested in connection with the 2G spectrum scam last week along with his aides R K Chandolia and Siddarth Behura. Raja is scheduled to appear before the CBI court in Patiala house on Tuesday at the end of his five-day custody. The investigating officers said that they have been able to make considerable progress.

AIADMK to fly solo in Puducherry assembly elections

AIADMK to fly solo in Puducherry assembly elections

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Coming out clear on its intent to go it alone in Puducherry, the AIADMK released its candidates list for all the 30 constituencies for the May 16 assembly polls.

JNU case: Delhi cops question ex-JNUSU president Ashutosh

JNU case: Delhi cops question ex-JNUSU president Ashutosh

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Ashutosh, who is JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar's predecessor, is one of the five students, including Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who resurfaced in the varsity's campus on Sunday night.

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The legislators moved out of the resort as it was already booked for the weekend, sources said.

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'It's a natural alliance and this alliance has been has been formed without compromising the core ideology of the AIADMK.'

158 booked for 'misbehaving' with Anupriya Patel

158 booked for 'misbehaving' with Anupriya Patel

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The incident had occurred on Sunday afternoon when Apna Dal workers were on a roadshow with the minister of state for health and family welfare and party MLA RK Verma.

Madhuri: I loved all the songs of Teesri Manzil

Madhuri: I loved all the songs of Teesri Manzil

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Madhuri Dixit remembers her PremGranth co-star.

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the police had initiated action in the case.

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'He was in form right to the very end.'

Gulbarg society massacre: SIT summons Modi

Gulbarg society massacre: SIT summons Modi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team investigating the 2002 post-Godhra riots has summoned Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the Gulbarg Society massacre, on March 21.

Cartoonist Laxman's condition remains critical

Cartoonist Laxman's condition remains critical

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

86-year-old Laxman, who was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday after suffering three mild strokes, is responding to medicines and is stable but the next two days are crucial, doctors attending on him said on Tuesday.

Jayalalithaa takes oath as Tamil Nadu legislator

Jayalalithaa takes oath as Tamil Nadu legislator

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Days after securing a thumping victory in the R K Nagar by-poll in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa took oath on Saturday as member of the Legislative Assembly.

'Pakistan has to accept India as big brother'

'Pakistan has to accept India as big brother'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

A candid dialogue between India and Pakistan's security establishments and intelligence services is the only way to move forward for both countries in securing peace, said Mahmud Ali Durrani, Pakistan's former national security advisor and ex-ambassador to United States. While giving the first memorial lecture in memory of R.K Mishra, founder of Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, Durrani sketched the plan for bridging the gap between two countries.

Meet Poonam Dhillon's daughter, Paloma

Meet Poonam Dhillon's daughter, Paloma

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Let us see what her Instagram feed says about her

PHOTOS: PM, Rahul, Rajini pay their respects to Karunanidhi

PHOTOS: PM, Rahul, Rajini pay their respects to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Karunanidhi, 94, died at the Kauvery hospital on Tuesday following prolonged illness.

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

Rediff.com20 May 2017

A tweet by O Panneerselvam, leader of the Puratchi Thalaivi faction of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, on a possible alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party after the declaration of civic polls kicked up a storm on Saturday.

Veteran Congress leader R K Dhawan passes away

Veteran Congress leader R K Dhawan passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

During the Emergency years (1975-77), Dhawan was among Indira Gandhi's inner circle of leaders.

It's raining discounts at hypermarkets

It's raining discounts at hypermarkets

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Faced with stiff competition from rivals and in a hurry to draw footfalls, hypermarkets are indulging in intense price war.

Revisiting Boot Polish: A beautiful celebration of sibling love

Revisiting Boot Polish: A beautiful celebration of sibling love

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Raj Kapoor's Boot Polish (1954), starring Baby Naaz and Ratan Kumar.

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Do not go for riskier options like co-operative bank only for the higher return. Even if you go for them, park only a small portion of your capital there, say Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Jaya silences Oppn over health, turns up at state secretariat

Jaya silences Oppn over health, turns up at state secretariat

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

After a gap of 10 days, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa turned up at the state secretariat on Wednesday, putting an end to the Opposition's queries regarding her health condition.