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Why BJP is making a big play for tribal votes in MP

Why BJP is making a big play for tribal votes in MP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

In the 2018 assembly polls, the Congress shocked the BJP by securing 30 of the 47 ST seats, proving that this vote bank has drifted away from the ruling party over some time. Sandeep Kumar reports.

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'At that time the Delhi police was reeling under various controversies. This case was more of an attention diversion.'

Cabinet nod to bill to repeal agri laws mere formality: Farmers

Cabinet nod to bill to repeal agri laws mere formality: Farmers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'The cabinet approval is a logical step. It doesn't hold any more significance than what we have already stated on November 19.'

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 film-makers who returned to direction after a long time.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Farmers protest: BJP tackles Karnal sit-in but UP challenge remains

Farmers protest: BJP tackles Karnal sit-in but UP challenge remains

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Rather than lose direction with the Karnal protest, farmers decided to focus more on UP to defeat the BJP in the forthcoming assembly elections there, reports Nitin Kumar.

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

As India's international role expands, so must our capabilities, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Grounded Kingfisher Airlines to pay Rs 12.9 lakh to ex-pilot

Grounded Kingfisher Airlines to pay Rs 12.9 lakh to ex-pilot

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Captain Sanjay Sudan had filed the suit against Kingfisher Airlines seeking recovery of around Rs 13 lakh (Rs 1.3 million), his outstanding salary for three months from the airline.

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The UP government transferred the district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police of Mathura following the violence in the district that left 29 dead.

UP Cong chief rules out alliance with SP, BSP for 2022 polls

UP Cong chief rules out alliance with SP, BSP for 2022 polls

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

He also said the governments of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the BSP and the SP that have ruled Uttar Pradesh in the last 32 years, when Congress was not in power, failed to live up to the expectations of the people and the Congress was set for a comeback in the state.

CBI DSP seeks bail, plea to be heard tomorrow

CBI DSP seeks bail, plea to be heard tomorrow

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

In his bail application, Kumar termed his custody "illegal" and urged the court to set him free.

Bollywood's BIGGEST DIWALI RELEASES

Bollywood's BIGGEST DIWALI RELEASES

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at how Hindi movies have done during this festive season in the last decade.

Best of 2018: 10 breathtaking photos of India

Best of 2018: 10 breathtaking photos of India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

These are some of the best photographs of India shared by you, our readers.

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'There have been more than 1,500 encounters.' 'So it's 1,500 murders.'

Met Asthana in Dubai, he threatened to make my life hell: Michel tells court

Met Asthana in Dubai, he threatened to make my life hell: Michel tells court

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The court took note of Michel's submission alleging mental torture inside the jail and directed Tihar jail authorities to produce the CCTV footage and reports by Thursday based on which he was shifted to a high-security ward.

Crowd swells at Ghazipur border; over 3,000 security personnel deployed

Crowd swells at Ghazipur border; over 3,000 security personnel deployed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) supporters stayed put on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway on Friday as the crowd swelled there, notwithstanding the Ghaziabad administration's ultimatum to vacate the UP Gate protest site where security force in large numbers was re-deployed.

How Tejas Mark 1A won a Rs 26,000 crore order

How Tejas Mark 1A won a Rs 26,000 crore order

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The IAF has demanded five new capabilities in the Mark 1A that would give it a clear combat edge over Pakistan's entire fighter fleet, and most of China's as well.

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.

Govt ready for talks if farmer unions respond to offer: Tomar

Govt ready for talks if farmer unions respond to offer: Tomar

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The government and unions representing farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's border for about three months in protest against the three laws that they see will end state procurement of crops at MSP, have held 11 rounds of talks, the last being on January 22.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

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

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

But the Congress said its leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the event.

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

A CAG report severely criticises the movie certification body for fabrication of documents and showing bias while issuing film certificates.

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the handful of occasions when Bollywood believed sky was the limit.

Govt lifts export ban on anti-malarial drug HCQ

Govt lifts export ban on anti-malarial drug HCQ

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research had also recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus cases and also the asymptomatic household contacts of the lab-confirmed cases.

Naseeruddin Shah's TOP 10 HITS

Naseeruddin Shah's TOP 10 HITS

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

10 grossers where he either had the leading part or played a pivotal role.

How many films have Anil-Madhuri done together?

How many films have Anil-Madhuri done together?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'We have teamed up in so many movies that we could tell each other's responses on camera without any discussion.'

Shilpa Shirodkar makes a comeback

Shilpa Shirodkar makes a comeback

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Shilpa Shirodkar, who starred in 1990s' hits like Kishen Kanhaiya, Hum, Aankhen, Khuda Gawah and Gopi Kishen, has made a comeback to the movies with Guns Of Banaras.

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers are retaliating. If the Centre can use its agencies to threaten, intimidate and jail its rivals, so can they. The fightback will get more intense, observes Shekhar Gupta.

BJP leader: 'In Chirag, we have created a monster'

BJP leader: 'In Chirag, we have created a monster'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'We can't underestimate future threats.'

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.

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'

No links with Dawood, this is a false case just to implicate me: Chandila

No links with Dawood, this is a false case just to implicate me: Chandila

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Suspended cricketer Ajit Chandila, arrested in connection with the IPL spot-fixing scandal, on Monday claimed in a Delhi court that he has been "falsely implicated" in the case and there was no evidence of his alleged links with either underworld don Dawood Ibrahim or Chhota Shakeel.

AAP MLA Somnath Bharti sentenced to 2 years in jail by Delhi court

AAP MLA Somnath Bharti sentenced to 2 years in jail by Delhi court

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi backed its MLA from Malviya Nagar, claiming that "injustice" has been meted out to him and expressed the hope that he will get justice at the appellate level.

Prem Chopra turns 60 in the movies

Prem Chopra turns 60 in the movies

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Prem Chopra's friends and family make sure to celebrate!

J-K: LeT terrorists kill BJP sarpanch, his wife inside their house

J-K: LeT terrorists kill BJP sarpanch, his wife inside their house

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The ultras fired on Ghulam Rasool Dar, also the Kulgam district president of the BJP's Kisan Morcha, and his wife in Anantnag town in south Kashmir, a police official said.

Sherni review

Sherni review

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sherni is a triumph -- a sublime outcome of purpose and storytelling falling in place, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'There are no new benefits for senior citizens, but on the other hand senior citizens having sizeable dividend income may have to suffer tax at applicable slab rates,' says Mahesh Padmanabhan.

BJP, Congress spar over 'fake' voter ID cards in K'taka

BJP, Congress spar over 'fake' voter ID cards in K'taka

Rediff.com9 May 2018

While the BJP demanded that the polls in the Raja Rajeshwari Nagar constituency are countermanded, the Congress alleged that the apartment belonged to a BJP leader.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

BJP youth wing leader abducted in Jharkhand

BJP youth wing leader abducted in Jharkhand

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

A Bharatiya Janata Party youth leader was allegedly abducted on Wednesday night by extremists of the breakaway Trititya Prastuti Committee.