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12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

At least 12 passengers were killed and two others missing after a Maharashtra state transport bus fell into the Narmada river from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Monday, officials said.

CBI officer probing 'role' of Akhilesh Yadav in illegal mining case shifted

CBI officer probing 'role' of Akhilesh Yadav in illegal mining case shifted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Asthana was sent on a forced leave after the CBI registered a case of corruption against him. His plea to quash the FIR was rejected by the Delhi high court.

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Farmers from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states on Tuesday offered 'antim ardas' -- the final prayers in the Sikh tradition -- for the protesters killed in the recent violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, with their leaders vowing to intensify the agitation against the Centre's new agri laws.

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It is clear that Kamal Nath is gearing up for the 2023 assembly polls, reports Sandeep Kumar.

Asthana's deputy, arrested in bribery case, gets bail

Asthana's deputy, arrested in bribery case, gets bail

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The CBI did not oppose his bail petition.

How Nitish got uncle to dump Chirag Paswan

How Nitish got uncle to dump Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Chirag, like many other leaders who have lost control of their parties, underestimated the adversary.

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

There was heavy police deployment at most of the crossings in the district, around 150 km from Uttar Pradesh's capital city, Lucknow.

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.

AAP sweeps Delhi civic bypolls, BJP draws blank; Cong wins 1 seat

AAP sweeps Delhi civic bypolls, BJP draws blank; Cong wins 1 seat

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The AAP swept the municipal bypolls in Delhi winning four of the five seats while the Congress bagged one and the BJP drew a blank, prompting AAP chief and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to assert that the victory is an indication of the expected outcome of the MCD elections next year.

Himachal Pradesh CM tests positive for COVID-19

Himachal Pradesh CM tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Thakur, in a tweet, said he had quarantined himself at his residence last week after coming in contact with someone who had coronavirus.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A Delhi court has imposed a fine on the police for the "undue harassment" of the accused in a February 2020 riots case, noting that repeated directions to the police commissioner and other senior officers seeking their personal intervention in these matters had fallen on deaf ears.

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.

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

We must seize the opportunity provided by the COVID-19 crisis to kick-start indigenous research efforts, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

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.

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.

Madhuri's Dances Made Films Memorable

Madhuri's Dances Made Films Memorable

Rediff.com15 May 2021

None could make the world dance around her dancing the way Madhuri Dixit can.

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).

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.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a mask

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a mask

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma suggests that one can take a leaf from these Bollywood movies and see the extent folks can go to cover their prized faces.

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.

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.

ASK AJIT: 'This stock hits circuits often. What to do?'

ASK AJIT: 'This stock hits circuits often. What to do?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

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

Can Subodh Jaiswal keep CBI out of politics?

Can Subodh Jaiswal keep CBI out of politics?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'He is not a person to challenge the government.' 'He is a man who is known to go with the flow' Aditi Phadnis reports.

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.

Have you watched these Sridevi films?

Have you watched these Sridevi films?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

On Sridevi's third death anniversary, Subhash K Jha brings us five of her films that you have probably missed.

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.

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Rescue teams on Sunday recovered 13 more bodies, including the first ones to be pulled out from the sludge-choked Tapovan tunnel where a massive operation to reach about 30 people trapped inside began after a flash flood in Chamoli district a week ago.

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.

UP police books Priyanka, 10 others for breach of peace

UP police books Priyanka, 10 others for breach of peace

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Senior party leader P Chidambaram, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed support to Priyanka, who has alleged that no notice or first information report (FIR) has been given to her even after her 38-hour detention and was not allowed to meet her legal counsel.

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Road and rail traffic was partially affected in some regions on Monday during a 'Bharat bandh' called against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, while protests appeared to taper off in many states, with authorities stepping up security and imposing curbs after days of unrest.

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.

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.'

Modi wave sweeps through Bundelkhand

Modi wave sweeps through Bundelkhand

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

In Bundelkhand, support for Narendra Modi seems to cut across the caste barriers; even so, a vigorous and 4-cornered tussle is on the cards. Sahil Makkar reports

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.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

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.

The BIGGEST November Releases

The BIGGEST November Releases

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big November hits in the past decade.

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.

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!