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Coaching centre deaths: SUV driver gets bail after cops drop charge

Coaching centre deaths: SUV driver gets bail after cops drop charge

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday allowed the second bail plea of an SUV driver, arrested for his alleged role in drowning of three civil services aspirants in the basement of a coaching centre.

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Historically, there hasn't been much representation around para-athletes from a brand perspective.' 'With their best medal tally in Paris, it has triggered considerable organic interest.'

BJP MP tells cops recovered money belonged to cousin

BJP MP tells cops recovered money belonged to cousin

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

In the eye of storm over recovery of Rs 1.14 crore, $600 and ornaments purportedly stolen from his flat, Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Giriaj Singh on Saturday recorded his statement with police claiming the money belonged to his businessman cousin.

Suspected Pak terrorist killed after attack on J-K village near IB

Suspected Pak terrorist killed after attack on J-K village near IB

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A massive operation is on to flush out the remaining holed-up terrorists.

Time to send IAS officer to jail: Karnataka HC on officers' behaviour

Time to send IAS officer to jail: Karnataka HC on officers' behaviour

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

During the hearing on Monday, the court observed that officers were not taking court orders seriously.

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Saturday asked the Centre to explain to farmers why it does not want to repeal the three farm laws, while promising it that they 'will not let the government bow its head' before the world.

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of an SUV driver and four owners of the coaching centre basement in the Old Rajinder Nagar area which was flooded with rainwater and led to the death of three civil services aspirants.

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Several Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, hit out at the BJP government at the Centre, saying agencies are targeting those who raised their voice against the ruling party.

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

So far 14 Kashmiri Pandits have filed nominations to contest from the valley for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, aiming to ensure the return and rehabilitation of their fellow community members, whose number run up to 3 lakh.

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

With the arrest of Dixit Patel, owner of Jay Jalaram School situated near Godhra in Panchmahal district, the number of persons arrested so far- five of them were held by Gujarat Police- has gone up to six.

Arrest Brij Bhushan till June 9 or...: Khap mahapanchayat

Arrest Brij Bhushan till June 9 or...: Khap mahapanchayat

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Farmer outfits had held a "khap mahapanchayat" in Uttar Pradesh and a series of protests in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, showing solidarity with the wrestlers who have accused Singh of sexually harassing female grapplers, including a minor.

Slain INLD leader Rathee 's sons get 'threat calls'; probe launched

Slain INLD leader Rathee 's sons get 'threat calls'; probe launched

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The deceased leader's nephew, Kapoor Singh Rathee, said that his uncle's elder son Bhupinder and younger son Jatinder have received 18 threat calls from an unknown number.

3 BJP MPs give breach of privilege notice against Rahul

3 BJP MPs give breach of privilege notice against Rahul

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

In a dramatic move, Gandhi on Thursday led his party members and those from the TMC and the DMK to observe a two-minute silence by standing to mourn the death of farmers during the ongoing agitation.

Why Is Salman Wearing Torn Pants?

Why Is Salman Wearing Torn Pants?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

It's the season for glamorous Diwali parties, and after Manish Malhotra's fashionable bash, Varsha and Producer Ramesh Taurani threw a grand party at their residence.

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Centre's plea for prospective effect of its July 25 verdict, which upheld the power of states to levy tax on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, and allowed them to seek refund of royalty from April 1, 2005 onwards.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

Two teachers among 9 held for attacking police team in J-K

Two teachers among 9 held for attacking police team in J-K

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Nine people, including two government school teachers, were arrested on Tuesday in Reasi district in connection with an alleged attack on a police party which had arrested a criminal wanted in a rape case, police said.

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Counting of votes will be held on Sunday in assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months.

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Several newly-wed couples turned up at polling stations in wedding attire to cast their votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur constituency which went to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

PIX: Mona Singh celebrates with Ekta Kapoor

PIX: Mona Singh celebrates with Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Ganpati celebrations are on in full swing!

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'I am old school and want what my parents have. They have been together for 35 years and still go on dates.'

Protesting wrestlers meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Protesting wrestlers meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday insisted that they have not withdrawn their support to the wrestlers and they have postponed the June 9 demonstration against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh only on the request of grapplers.

Hrithik, SRK, Salman, Bachchans Party!

Hrithik, SRK, Salman, Bachchans Party!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Bollywood's mega stars came together to celebrate Producer Anand Pandit's 60th birthday in Mumbai.

Kapil Sharma on his father astronaut Rakesh Sharma, John Abraham, I Me Aur Main

Kapil Sharma on his father astronaut Rakesh Sharma, John Abraham, I Me Aur Main

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

I Me Aur Main director Kapil Sharma speaks to Rediff.com's Patcy N about his father astronaut Rakesh Sharma, John Abraham and how he turned out the way he did.

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Fifteen days ago, we were only talking of Ayodhya. Now we are talking about farmers.'

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

CBI busts network linked to trafficking Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

CBI busts network linked to trafficking Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

They said the agency has found 35 instances in which youngsters were taken to Russia after being lured with false promises of high-paying jobs via social media channels and local contacts and agents.

Rajya Sabha Gears Up For Face-Off

Rajya Sabha Gears Up For Face-Off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

10 vacancies in the Upper House after Rajya Sabha members were elected to the Lok Sabha.

Montek, Rakesh Mohan in race for RBI top post?

Montek, Rakesh Mohan in race for RBI top post?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

With the five-year term of Reserve Bank of India Governor Y V Reddy coming to an end soon, names of his deputy Rakesh Mohan and Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia are emerging as potential successors, a media report said in London.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.

Dipa Karmakar back in Nationals after eights years

Dipa Karmakar back in Nationals after eights years

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Dipa Karmakar will make her comeback to the tournament after a long gap of eight years

BKU Mahapanchayat Targets WFI Chief

BKU Mahapanchayat Targets WFI Chief

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

A Mahapanchayat was convened on June 1, 2023 by Bharatiya Kisan Union President Naresh Tikait in support of the wrestlers demanding Wrestling Federation of India President and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's arrest.

Kalki Koechlin, Ranveer Singh and a launch

Kalki Koechlin, Ranveer Singh and a launch

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Meet the man who makes Bollywood look good!

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The district police said they were apprehended from Goa in a joint operation by the Haryana Police and the Delhi Police.

Thousands gather in Bareilly following maulana's 'jail bharo' call

Thousands gather in Bareilly following maulana's 'jail bharo' call

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Thousands of supporters of Barelvi cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan gathered near the Islamia Ground of Biharipur under Kotwali police station on Friday, forcing the local administration into action to ensure law and order, officials said.

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Ram, Sita, Laxman Invited To Ayodhya

Ram, Sita, Laxman Invited To Ayodhya

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Not only will Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri and Deepika Chikhalia attend the Pran Pratistha ceremony, Moti Sagar, Ramanand Sagar's son, also received an invitation.

8 ministers from Jai Ram Thakur's cabinet lost HP poll

8 ministers from Jai Ram Thakur's cabinet lost HP poll

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The outgoing BJP government had 12 cabinet ministers, including Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.

Gangster behind Karni Sena chief murder demanded Rs 1 cr from bizman: Police

Gangster behind Karni Sena chief murder demanded Rs 1 cr from bizman: Police

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

A resident of Bilaspur Khurd village, Kumar said he demanded security from the police but was provided with only one constable.

'Rituraj was the life of the party'

'Rituraj was the life of the party'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'One day, just like that, without even saying goodbye, he was gone.'