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SC allows replacing of tarpaulin at makeshift Ayodhya temple

SC allows replacing of tarpaulin at makeshift Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered replacement of "old and worn out" tarpaulin sheet, ropes and other material with new ones.

How the BJP chose a chief minister

How the BJP chose a chief minister

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

When Nirmala Sitharaman and Narendra Tomar arrived in Shimla, they could not have anticipated the scene that awaited them.

Sania, Paes enjoy success but egos dash India's Olympic dream in 2016

Sania, Paes enjoy success but egos dash India's Olympic dream in 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

India's Olympic aspirations failed to blossom in the face of personal egos of star tennis players even as the legend of Sania Mirza continued to grow and an ageless Leander Paes basked in personal glory in 2016.

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The meteorological department has forecast more rains through the day and relative humidity at 100 per cent in Delhi.

Ayodhya case: Supreme Court to begin final hearing on February 8

Ayodhya case: Supreme Court to begin final hearing on February 8

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The bench took serious note of the submission of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for one of the parties, that the appeals be heard in July 2019 after completion of the next Lok Sabha polls as the atmosphere at present was not conducive.

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'.

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

He has also convened the first meeting of the extended CWC on July 22 to chalk out the party's future strategy.

SC sets Oct 18 deadline to complete Ayodhya case hearing

SC sets Oct 18 deadline to complete Ayodhya case hearing

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The SC also said that if parties to the case want to amicably resolve the matter through mediation, they can still go ahead with it.

'What's happening in the Maldives is not in India's interest'

'What's happening in the Maldives is not in India's interest'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'I am also concerned over Chinese ambitions in the Maldives and wider Indian Ocean,' former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed tells Rediff.com contributor Rajeev Sharma in an exclusive interview.

'Fortunate that men like him walked this earth during our time'

'Fortunate that men like him walked this earth during our time'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Shortly after former Defence Minister George Fernandes died at the age of 88, leaders across the political spectrum paid tribute to the veteran leader. Here is how our leaders reacted to the tragedy.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray negates Groth's attack; Azarenka advances

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray negates Groth's attack; Azarenka advances

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Thursday.

SC reserves verdict on referring 10% EWS quota to Constitution Bench

SC reserves verdict on referring 10% EWS quota to Constitution Bench

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Attorney General K K Venugopal told a bench headed by Justice Bobde that the Constitution (103 amendment) Act, 2019 granting 10 per cent reservation to EWS is intended to uplift around 200 million people who are still below the poverty line.

Ayodhya hearing deferred to Jan 29 after SC judge exits case

Ayodhya hearing deferred to Jan 29 after SC judge exits case

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan told the bench that Justice Lalit appeared for former UP CM Kalyan Singh in 1994.

10 MOST HILARIOUS one-liners from Ranveer-Arjun's AIB roast

10 MOST HILARIOUS one-liners from Ranveer-Arjun's AIB roast

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

You won't know what hit you!

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties take U-turn on ASI report

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties take U-turn on ASI report

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The Muslim parties on Thursday took a U-turn on questioning the authorship of the 2003 report of the Archaeological Survey of India and apologised to the Supreme Court for wasting its time in the Ayodhya land dispute case.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Coal Secretary Anil Swarup has been appointed as school education secretary.

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification have sent their resignation letters to the Information and Broadcasting Minister on Saturday alleging interference from the Information and Broadcasting ministry.

Is Adityanath Modi's Advani moment?

Is Adityanath Modi's Advani moment?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

'It is for the first time that Modi has chosen someone as CM who happens to be a mass leader, a polarising figure, a vote catcher, a powerful orator and a Hindu mascot all at once -- qualities usually associated with Modi,' points out Rajeev Sharma.

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Apple executive shot dead by cops in UP, cremated

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The two constables were arrested and dismissed from the job and a first information report was registered in the matter on the basis of a complaint by Sana Khan.

Replaced officer will continue to handle chopper case: DefMin

Replaced officer will continue to handle chopper case: DefMin

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The ministry had on Friday decided to replace Chatterjee as joint secretary and acquisition manager (Air), in-charge of handling the chopper deal, which is facing cancellation in view of bribery allegations, and the multi-billion dollar 126 combat aircraft deal of the Air Force.

Neha Dhupia slams her trolls

Neha Dhupia slams her trolls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The Congress chief reiterated that Rs 30,000 crore was "wrongfully" given to Anil Ambani in the purchase of Rafale fighter planes.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

Congress in talks with parties for secular alliance in Bihar

Congress in talks with parties for secular alliance in Bihar

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The Congress party is in talks with various political parties to form a secular alliance against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Bihar assembly polls, its spokesman Rajeev Gowda said on Monday.

No ban on liquor bars for now in Kerala: SC

No ban on liquor bars for now in Kerala: SC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Kerala government not to impose a ban on liquor bars and maintain status quo till September 30.

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Priyanka spent the night at the guesthouse, turning down all requests of the local administration to return.

Parliamentary panel pitches for 49% FDI cap in insurance

Parliamentary panel pitches for 49% FDI cap in insurance

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

A Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday recommended a composite foreign investment cap of 49 per cent in the insurance sector and supported a government Bill to amend the Act.

Akshay Kumar's party playlist!

Akshay Kumar's party playlist!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Dance like Akshay Kumar this month!

How Congress plans to defeat Modi in 2019

How Congress plans to defeat Modi in 2019

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The Congress's revival plan says it needs to bring back into its fold Hindus repelled by the Sangh Parivar, take its message to youth and women and sections upset at curbs on their personal freedoms.

The Best Films of Saeed Jaffrey

The Best Films of Saeed Jaffrey

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Saeed Jaffrey lives on through his versatile body of work.

Sports Shorts: Sharapova shocked by Swiss qualifier in Wuhan

Sports Shorts: Sharapova shocked by Swiss qualifier in Wuhan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Swiss qualifier Timea Bacsinszky continued to swipe past the seeds at the Wuhan Open on Wednesday by dumping World No 4 Maria Sharapova from the hard court tournament with a 7-6(3), 7-5 victory.

We have to keep our emotions aside and start afresh: Sania

We have to keep our emotions aside and start afresh: Sania

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

One win away from assuring themselves of an Olympic medal, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, on Friday, said they would have to keep their emotions aside and start afresh when they play the semi-finals, in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday.

Deepika, Anushka, Kalki, Richa get together!

Deepika, Anushka, Kalki, Richa get together!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Will score 42 out of 42 in Bengal: Didi at mega opposition rally

Will score 42 out of 42 in Bengal: Didi at mega opposition rally

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

"Any fight with the Congress will remain in the state. At the national level, we will fight together, this I am saying from the heart..." she said.

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Over 40,000 villagers decided to leave their home along the India-Pakistan border

When did Bollywood develop a sense of humour?

When did Bollywood develop a sense of humour?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

In this era of oversharing, retweeting and everything-instagramming, the star is not any kind of enigmatic figure of mystery; s/he is one of us, says Raja Sen.

'War is not a solution to anything'

'War is not a solution to anything'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'War cannot resolve problems. So wisdom is to resolve diplomatically.'

Parliament approves amendment to RTI act

Parliament approves amendment to RTI act

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

This after high drama in the House over what opposition charged was "intimidation" by the treasury benches to get the motion for sending the amendment to the RTI Act to the select committee rejected.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".