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Bihar man arrested for fake videos of attack on migrants in TN

Bihar man arrested for fake videos of attack on migrants in TN

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Economic Offence Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police has booked four persons in connection with the case, they said in a statement.

Big jolt to Congress as 26 leaders join BJP ahead of HP polls

Big jolt to Congress as 26 leaders join BJP ahead of HP polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The leaders jumped the boat in the presence of Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and BJP's Sudhan Singh, in-charge of BJP state elections. BJP candidate from Shimla, Sanjay Sood was also present on the occasion.

Solar energy to rule future energy scenario

Solar energy to rule future energy scenario

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

With solar energy likely to play a critical role in the future energy scenario in theworld, especially in wake of diminishing fossil fuels, it was right time for the entrepreneurs to invest in the solar power plants.

Services win fourth Santosh Trophy title

Services win fourth Santosh Trophy title

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Services lifted the Santosh Trophy after edging out hosts Punjab 5-4 via tie-breaker in a nail-biting summit clash at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Sunday.

BJP neta suspended for calling Gandhi 'father of Pak'

BJP neta suspended for calling Gandhi 'father of Pak'

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Saumitra, in a Facebook post, had referred to Mahatma Gandhi as the "father of Pakistan". "Pakistan was born with the blessings of Bapu, therefore, Mahatma Gandhi can be called the father of Pakistan and not of India," he wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian Para Games.

SC says it will decide on police chiefs of cities too, 'once and for all'

SC says it will decide on police chiefs of cities too, 'once and for all'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will decide "once and for all" the legal issue of whether the earlier apex court judgment laying down procedures for the appointment of the director general of police (DGP) in states will also be applicable to Delhi and other cities.

Harbhajan, singer Anmol AAP's star campaigners for Guj polls

Harbhajan, singer Anmol AAP's star campaigners for Guj polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, the party's Rajya Sabha members Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha as well as its Gujarat chief ministerial face Isudan Gadhvi also figure in the list shared with the media on Tuesday night.

19 OBSc, 7 Thakurs, 8 Dalits in Yogi Cabinet 2.0

19 OBSc, 7 Thakurs, 8 Dalits in Yogi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The BJP took into consideration caste and regional aspirations while picking ministers in a bid to further consolidate its hold over the politically crucial state which sends the maximum of 80 members to Lok Sabha.

'I embrace each day as it comes'

'I embrace each day as it comes'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Life will test you but if you have resilience and fortitude, the crown will be yours forever,' says Miss World Yukta Mookhey.

CAT: Focus on accuracy, not speed

CAT: Focus on accuracy, not speed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

To address readers' CAT-related queries, Vishal Gupta and Rakesh Singh, examination experts at TCYonline.com, chatted with readers on July 6. The transcript.

BJP changes party chiefs in poll-bound MP, Rajasthan

BJP changes party chiefs in poll-bound MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Sources said the new heads of the party in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh will be announced soon.

Tikait's tears have done their job

Tikait's tears have done their job

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The magnificent Jat community has taken his tears to its heart, observes Sudhir Bisht. In Tikait, they see their late leader's son, the son of their doughty farm leader Mahendra Singh Tikait, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

125 kids fall ill after consuming mid-day meal in UP district

125 kids fall ill after consuming mid-day meal in UP district

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

As many as 125 kids of a primary school fell ill after consuming mid-day meal in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.

Productivity of Lok Sabha at 134.61%, Rajya Sabha at 96.31%

Productivity of Lok Sabha at 134.61%, Rajya Sabha at 96.31%

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The first phase of the session yielded a total of seven sittings of the Lok Sabha and eight sittings of the Rajya Sabha, the ministry said.

Major crackdown on Haryana gangsters, 10 shooters of Bishnoi, Brar gangs held

Major crackdown on Haryana gangsters, 10 shooters of Bishnoi, Brar gangs held

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Four pistols, 28 live cartridges, two vehicles and seven police uniforms were seized from their possession, they said, adding one of the vehicles recovered was reportedly stolen from Delhi.

2 officers of Modi's bomb squad killed in road mishap

2 officers of Modi's bomb squad killed in road mishap

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The deceased personnel, Bhailal (30) and Jairam (30), were in the bomb disposal squad vehicle of the Gujarat Police had taken a halt near Nathgram Ashram on Malkhanpur road under Sirsaganj area, when a speeding truck rammed into their vehicle, Superintendent of Police Rakesh Singh said.

OMG! Kangana Parties With Taapsee

OMG! Kangana Parties With Taapsee

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The two stars are not exactly friends but here's who brought them under the same roof for one evening.

India to resume space flight this year, manned mission next year

India to resume space flight this year, manned mission next year

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch two initial missions later this year under the Gaganyaan programme, followed by country's maiden human space-flight mission in 2024, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said.

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday approved 412 gallantry awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 74th Republic Day.

Hindu sisters donate land to Eidgah to fulfil dad's last wish

Hindu sisters donate land to Eidgah to fulfil dad's last wish

Rediff.com5 May 2022

This gesture touched Muslims so much that they offered prayers for the dead man on Eid.

Maharashtra, Delhi among 9 states with bird flu

Maharashtra, Delhi among 9 states with bird flu

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Seven other states - Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat - had earlier confirmed Avian Influenza

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

So who cost the SP more seats in UP? Hemantkumar Shivsaran does a deep dive to find out.

Bihar YouTuber sharing fake videos of attack on migrants surrenders

Bihar YouTuber sharing fake videos of attack on migrants surrenders

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Manish Kashyap, a YouTuber wanted by the Bihar Police for allegedly sharing fake videos of 'attacks on migrant workers in Tamil Nadu', surrendered before the law enforcers in West Champaran district on Saturday, a statement said.

Chhatriwali Review: Rakul Rocks

Chhatriwali Review: Rakul Rocks

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The jury is still out on Chhatriwali's flimsy public service, but Rakul sure passes the quality check, applauds Sukanya Verma.

UP minister 'disappears' from courtroom after conviction, probe on

UP minister 'disappears' from courtroom after conviction, probe on

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A 'preliminary enquiry' has been launched into the 'disappearance' of Uttar Pradesh minister Rakesh Sachan from a courtroom in Kanpur 'without furnishing bail bonds' after being convicted in an Arms Act case, a senior police official said Sunday.

Review: The Song Of Scorpions: Masterly Irrfan

Review: The Song Of Scorpions: Masterly Irrfan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Song Of Scorpions is a reminder, if one were needed, that Irrfan was not just a star actor but a true artiste, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria moved out amidst Sheena Bora murder probe

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria moved out amidst Sheena Bora murder probe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

This has come at a time when Maria is personally heading investigations in the Sheena Bora murder.

Dilip Tirkey is new Hockey India president

Dilip Tirkey is new Hockey India president

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has approved Tirkey and his team's appointments.

BJP stages 'Rahul must apologise' protests over Rafale

BJP stages 'Rahul must apologise' protests over Rafale

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The BJP said, in a statement, that its workers held protests in district headquarters across the country, with its national general secretary Arun Singh leading the stir in Bhubaneswar, Maharashtra party chief Chandrakant Patil in Mumbai and Bihar unit president Sanjay Jaiswal in Patna, among other places.

Kisan leader Mahendra Singh Tikait is dead

Kisan leader Mahendra Singh Tikait is dead

Rediff.com15 May 2011

Tikait (76), who was president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, had been suffering from bone cancer since last year and breathed his last at the residence of his son and BKU general secretary Rakesh Tikait in Muzaffarnagar, family sources said

Rape accused Andaman ex-CS in police custody, cops to quiz him with others

Rape accused Andaman ex-CS in police custody, cops to quiz him with others

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The three accused were taken to the Police Line by the special investigation team headed by IPS officer Monika Bhardwaj for a joint interrogation.

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

K P Singh: World's richest realty developer

K P Singh: World's richest realty developer

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

India's booming real estate sector has more than doubled the number of billionaires from this space in just 12 months, with DLF's Kushal Pal Singh emerging "the world's richest real estate developer." Among 54 Indian billionaires identified by Forbes magazine, there are seven real estate developers with a net worth of over a billion dollar each.

Suspense over BJP action against Akash Vijayvargiya

Suspense over BJP action against Akash Vijayvargiya

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

"We have not taken a decision. BJP follows a procedure. You will be informed accordingly," Singh said.

Parliament inauguration amid protests: Heavy security in Lutyens' Delhi

Parliament inauguration amid protests: Heavy security in Lutyens' Delhi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The wrestlers protesting at the Jantar Mantar, about two kilometres from Parliament, said that they will go ahead with their 'Mahila Mahapanchayat' near the new building at any cost.