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PIX: Shatrughan Sinha, Ranjit at Andhericha Raja

PIX: Shatrughan Sinha, Ranjit at Andhericha Raja

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The last of Ganpati revelry in Bollywood.

BCCI appoints security advisor for 2011 World Cup

BCCI appoints security advisor for 2011 World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Gearing up to co-host the ODI World Cup next year along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the BCCI on Tuesday appointed retired IPS officer Ranjit Kumar Das as its security advisor.

Haryana polls: Turncoats, family members in BJP's 1st list

Haryana polls: Turncoats, family members in BJP's 1st list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Veteran party leader Anil Vij will seek re-election from his Ambala Cantt stronghold.

Locals protest in Joshimath against slow pace to save sinking town

Locals protest in Joshimath against slow pace to save sinking town

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti had given the call for the rally to press for demands of permanent rehabilitation and compensation to affected families.

Indian Oil win Ranjit Singh hockey

Indian Oil win Ranjit Singh hockey

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Prabhjot Singh and Kamlesh Kumar scored a brace each in a 4-0 victory over Indian Airlines in the final.

Rescue of 40 workers in Uttarakhand tunnel crash may take 2 more days

Rescue of 40 workers in Uttarakhand tunnel crash may take 2 more days

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday visited the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel site for a review of the rescue operations being carried out there to evacuate 40 labourers trapped inside since Sunday morning following its partial collapse.

Land subsidence old issue, no link with tunnel: NTPC

Land subsidence old issue, no link with tunnel: NTPC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

t is wrong to relate the situation in Joshimath with the NTPC tunnel since it is being constructed with the help of a tunnel boring machine

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Despite volume growth in the export segment and strong demand in the domestic market, pricing uptick is eluding Indian agrochemical companies.

Demolition resumes in Joshimath, more buildings develop cracks

Demolition resumes in Joshimath, more buildings develop cracks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The demolition of 'unsafe' buildings in subsidence-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand resumed on Saturday as the weather improved, even as the number of buildings with cracks rose to 863, officials said.

Akshay Kumar tests Covid positive, under home quarantine

Akshay Kumar tests Covid positive, under home quarantine

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

The 53-year-old actor took to Twitter to share his diagnosis and said he is following all the necessary protocols.

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Pappu Yadav has been asserting that he will contest the seat he had won thrice in the 1990s, with the claim of "assurances" from Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

SC ticks off Lalit Modi for social media posts, orders apology

SC ticks off Lalit Modi for social media posts, orders apology

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi over his remarks against the judiciary in a social media post, and directed him to tender an unconditional apology.

41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel for a week, rescue op on hold

41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel for a week, rescue op on hold

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Rescue work at the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand was virtually on hold Sunday as the agencies involved in the effort set themselves up for the next stage -- adopting multiple approaches to reach the 41 men trapped inside for a week.

No decision yet on next Assam CM

No decision yet on next Assam CM

Rediff.com4 May 2021

A decision on the next chief minister in Assam is yet to be taken though two days have passed since the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance won the assembly election and the state chief of the saffron party said on Tuesday that either incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal or senior minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will head the next government.

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the Election Commission data, 30 out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha seats went to the BJP-led coalition in the latest elections, a sharp drop compared with 39 in 2019 and lower than the tallies of 2014 (31) and 2009 (32).

Himachal BJP leaders miffed over ticket to Cong rebels

Himachal BJP leaders miffed over ticket to Cong rebels

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party leadership in Himachal Pradesh is making efforts to mollify party leaders who are disgruntled over distribution of tickets to six Congress rebels for the assembly bypolls, former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said on Tuesday.

2,600 protesting doctors boycott work in Bihar

2,600 protesting doctors boycott work in Bihar

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Health services in Bihar were partially affected after nearly 2600 government doctors under the banner of Bihar State Health Services Association (BSHSA) boycotted work for 24 hours from 6 am on Tuesday.

BJP makes '10 commitments' in manifesto for Assam

BJP makes '10 commitments' in manifesto for Assam

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The manifesto, released by BJP national president JP Nadda, promised to protect "genuine Indian citizens and to detect infiltrators" to ensure the Ahom civilization stays safe.

Huge haul of cartridges; Naxal literature seized

Huge haul of cartridges; Naxal literature seized

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

In a major haul, over 1500 rounds of cartridge, two box-loads of Naxalite literature and wireless sets were on Monday recovered in Sasaram, the district headquarters of Bihar's Rohtas district.

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Amid protests by a group of residents in Joshimath, the Chamoli administration on Thursday put a ban on all construction activities in and around the 'sinking' town even as nearly 50 families staying in houses at risk have been evacuated so far.

CVC shortlists three for CBI director post

CVC shortlists three for CBI director post

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

In a surprise move by the Chief Vigilance Commission panel, an Indian Police Service officer of the 1976 batch from Uttar Pradesh, Atul has been short-listed to become the Central Bureau of Investigation director on December 1.

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named its candidates for assembly bypolls in several states, fielding six disqualified MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh assembly in the state days after they joined the party after leaving the Congress.

The Independent overshadowing NDA vs INDIA contest

The Independent overshadowing NDA vs INDIA contest

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

In the battle for 2024, the place is hogging the limelight, primarily because of Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, who according to some opinion polls, may turn out to be the dark horse when votes are counted on June 4.

Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

The Lucknow pro submitted a card of 4-under 67 to claim the first day's honours in the Hero Honda Open West golf tournament.

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The chief minister will visit Joshimath on Saturday, meet the affected people and hold a meeting with officials.

2 unsafe houses, PWD bungalow to be razed in Joshimath

2 unsafe houses, PWD bungalow to be razed in Joshimath

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Microsoft's Indian-origin CEO Satya Nadella, in communication with employees, said the company will align its cost structure with revenue and customer demand.

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Ahmad was elected to the assembly as an Independent in 1989, 1991, 1993 and on a Samajwadi Party ticket in 1996. He returned to the House in 2002 on an Apna Dal ticket. He was elected as an MP in 2004.

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The party fielded Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, while Uttar Pradesh minister Jitin Prasada has replaced Varun Gandhi in Pilibhit.

The Akshay Kumar Film Festival in 2021

The Akshay Kumar Film Festival in 2021

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Folks, 2021 will see an Akshay Kumar film festival play out in the theatres.

SC allows 13-year-old Mumbai rape survivor to abort pregnancy

SC allows 13-year-old Mumbai rape survivor to abort pregnancy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The apex court asked the hospital authorities to conduct the termination of pregnancy preferably on September 8. "The girl would be admitted a day before," it said.

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Some Twitter users were serious in their demand for the return of the Kohinoor diamond, while others had a humorous take on the issue.

Anil Kumar Sinha appointed new CBI Director

Anil Kumar Sinha appointed new CBI Director

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Senior IPS officer Anil Kumar Sinha was on Tuesday night appointed the new CBI Director to succeed Ranjit Sinha who retired in a glare of controversy with the Supreme Court directing him to recuse from 2G spectrum scam case probe.

New SC bench to hear Chandrababu Naidu's plea after judge recuses

New SC bench to hear Chandrababu Naidu's plea after judge recuses

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will not restrain the trial court from dealing with a plea seeking police custody of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu as it announced a new bench will hear his petition for quashing the FIR in the alleged Rs 371 crore scam in the state's Skill Development Corporation on October 3.

No sealing on roads covered under MPD: SC

No sealing on roads covered under MPD: SC

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

The Supreme Court on Monday directed that there will be no sealing in premises on roads covered under the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 till further orders.

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Kumar has denied arranging any meeting between former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and the Dera Sacha Sauda sect head.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

Atiq Ahmad among former MPs mourned by Lok Sabha

Atiq Ahmad among former MPs mourned by Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Immediately after the House met, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to sitting MPs Rattan Lal Kataria and Balubhau alias Suresh Narayan Dhanorkar. He also said that 11 former members passed away in the last few months and read out their names.

SC transfers pleas against Bihar liquor law to itself, seeks state's reply

SC transfers pleas against Bihar liquor law to itself, seeks state's reply

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The bench was hearing three petitions on the issue, including the one filed by the International Spirits and Wines Association of India.

Joshimath: Two more hotels in dangerous condition; cracks in many places

Joshimath: Two more hotels in dangerous condition; cracks in many places

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The number of houses that have developed cracks has now risen to 826 out of which 165 are in the "unsafe zone", a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority said.

SC allows woman to abort 24-week foetus without skull

SC allows woman to abort 24-week foetus without skull

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The doctors said in their report that there was a "complete absence of brain and skull" of the foetus and survival rate was minimal.