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Bilkis Bano case: All 11convicts walk out of jail, family surprised

Bilkis Bano case: All 11convicts walk out of jail, family surprised

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The 11 convicts on Monday walked out of the Godhra sub-jail after the Gujarat government allowed their release under its remission policy.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked the Gujarat government's reply to pleas challenging the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case is very bulky wherein a series of judgments have been quoted but factual statements are missing.

Unity, hands-on approach: Lessons for Congress from RS polls

Unity, hands-on approach: Lessons for Congress from RS polls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Some analysts also pointed out that "outsourcing" political management to regional satraps such as Bhupinder Singh Hooda in Haryana may have proven counterproductive and micromanagement by the Gandhi family was needed.

PIX: Sonam, Salman party with Jacqueline

PIX: Sonam, Salman party with Jacqueline

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

The Race 3 actress has a new reason to celebrate!

PIX: Shriya, Sonal, Nushrat celebrate Diwali

PIX: Shriya, Sonal, Nushrat celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Bollywood gets into celebration mode!

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

As vice president and ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankar is inheriting a troubled legacy. Although the government faces no real numerical challenges in the Upper House, political and legal challenges are there aplenty.

Independents key as BJP, Congress in RS poll dogfight in 4 states

Independents key as BJP, Congress in RS poll dogfight in 4 states

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Seeking to consolidate its position in Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on independents for four additional seats and is seeking to capitalise on the infighting within the Congress in as many states in the June 10 biennial election.

PIX: Kareena, Saif celebrate at Prithvi

PIX: Kareena, Saif celebrate at Prithvi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

And the festivities continue...

'We need Tharoor to shake the system'

'We need Tharoor to shake the system'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'Since the party is at a stage when things are very bad, this is the best time to experiment.'

HC rejects plea claiming ownership of land for Ayodhya mosque

HC rejects plea claiming ownership of land for Ayodhya mosque

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The Allahabad high court on Monday dismissed a petition filed against the allotment of land in Ayodhya's Dhannipur village for the construction of a mosque, following the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The nodal officer for EVMs in Varanasi, a returning officer (RO) in Sonbhadra district and an additional election officer in Bareilly district have been pulled out from election duties, a day ahead of the counting of votes in UP.

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

It appears that the party has some kind of political death wish, observe Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Tirath Singh Rawat to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat as Uttarakhand CM

Tirath Singh Rawat to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party's member of Parliament from Pauri Garhwal, Tirath Singh Rawat, will be the next chief minister of Uttarakhand.

Meet Dr Singh's new team of ministers

Meet Dr Singh's new team of ministers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Let's take a look at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's new team:

2G case: Firms go incommunicado

2G case: Firms go incommunicado

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

While DB Realty sent out an official statement early evening, Unitech did that much later.

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The ICHR, an autonomous body under the ministry of education, has been running a series of lectures and seminars on the theme of the Independence struggle under the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).

Pilot camp moves HC, plea to be heard on Friday

Pilot camp moves HC, plea to be heard on Friday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The 19 MLAs were sent notices Tuesday by the Speaker after the Congress complained that they had defied a party whip to attend two Congress Legislature Party meetings.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

First Look: Nikhil and Swati pair up again for Karthikeya

First Look: Nikhil and Swati pair up again for Karthikeya

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The hit pair will come together for debutant director Chandoo Mondeti's Karthikeya.

Archeological proof refers to existence of temple at Ayodhya: Ram Lalla to SC

Archeological proof refers to existence of temple at Ayodhya: Ram Lalla to SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The submissions were made during the eighth day hearing in the case before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

Stars, stars and stars at MAMI!

Stars, stars and stars at MAMI!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

India's biggest film festival opens!

Salman, Katrina, Sara mourn Sridevi

Salman, Katrina, Sara mourn Sridevi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

A steady stream of film folk have been queuing up at Anil Kapoor's residence to meet the family.

RS polls: BJP gains, Sibal survives cross voting scare in UP

RS polls: BJP gains, Sibal survives cross voting scare in UP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Major political parties in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday ensured victory for all their candidates despite cross voting in Rajya Sabha biennial polls in which senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal emerged triumphant against the Bharatiya Janata Party-backed Independent socialite Preeti Mahapatra.

PM introduces new ministers to Parliament

PM introduces new ministers to Parliament

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

New members of the Union Council of Ministers, including Tribal Affairs Minister V Kishore Chandra Deo, were introduced to both Houses of Parliament by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday. Dr Singh also introduced Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi and Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, who were recently inducted as Cabinet ministers, to members of both Houses.

How our MPs are dealing with coronavirus threat

How our MPs are dealing with coronavirus threat

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Several MPs came to the Upper House wearing masks and demanded curtailment of the ongoing Budget session, which is due to end on April 3, in view of the novel coronavirus scare, but the government seemed unwilling.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

'How to pick a good international university?'

'How to pick a good international university?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right course and college.

Khanduri takes oath as Uttarakhand CM

Khanduri takes oath as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

B C Khanduri, a former army general, was Sunday sworn in as chief minister of Uttarakhand replacing Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, in an apparent bid by Bharatiya Janata Party to lift its sagging image following corruption charges and intra-party feuds in the state ahead of assembly polls.

'My son wants to pursue MSc in France'

'My son wants to pursue MSc in France'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career for you.

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The voting will be held for 71 seats spread across 9 states.

Tirath Singh Rawat sworn-in as new Uttarakhand CM

Tirath Singh Rawat sworn-in as new Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Known as a simple and down-to-earth leader, Tirath Singh Rawat takes over the rein of power in Uttarakhand at a time when the BJP is preparing for the state assembly polls due early next year.

PIX: Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu promote Kashmir tourism

PIX: Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu promote Kashmir tourism

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was in Mumbai to invite filmmakers to shoot in the valley.

My mom's sacrifice: 'Amma, I bow to you'

My mom's sacrifice: 'Amma, I bow to you'

Rediff.com8 May 2010

With Mother's Day coming up on May 9, we invited readers to share special stories of sacrifices their mothers have made for them. Here are a few more responses.

Free speech suffered a blow: Rajan on Ashoka University exits

Free speech suffered a blow: Rajan on Ashoka University exits

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Free speech is the soul of a great university. By compromising on it, the founders have bartered away its soul, said Rajan.

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Himanta Biswa Sarma -- who is also the North East Democratic Alliance convenor -- took the oath of office and secrecy in Assamese.

Which Telugu movie are YOU looking forward to?

Which Telugu movie are YOU looking forward to?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

A look at Telugu films releasing on New Year's Eve!

Why the team for Budget 2019 will be different

Why the team for Budget 2019 will be different

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia vacates his post on November 30 and Expenditure Secretary Ajay Narayan Jha, the second seniormost bureaucrat in the finance ministry, retires on January 31, the day before Jaitley presents the 2019-20 interim budget.