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Students detained for selling 'Modi pakodas'

Students detained for selling 'Modi pakodas'

Rediff.com14 May 2019

"We are here to welcome Modi ji for giving us new employment under pakoda yojana. We want to sell pakodas at Modi's rally, so that he knows how great it is to sell pakodas for the educated youth," a woman protester said.

Easy for IA, IOC

Easy for IA, IOC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Indian Airlines beat Bharat Petroleum while Indian Oil beat Air India in the Super League stage of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh hockey tournament.

Rakul Feels Like A Mermaid!

Rakul Feels Like A Mermaid!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Bollywood is always on the go, and they keep giving us updates!

NRI stabbed to death in US

NRI stabbed to death in US

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India is to be cast as a symbol of conquest as part of a new display of Britain's Crown Jewels at the Tower of London set to open to the public in May.

Life sentence for militant in Maken murder case

Life sentence for militant in Maken murder case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Additional Sessions Judge R K Jain also sentenced Ranjit Singh Gill to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after he was found guilty under section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

Feroz Ali takes three-stroke lead

Feroz Ali takes three-stroke lead

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

The Kolkata golfer added a two-under par 68 to his overnight 67 to be five-under par 135 after 36 holes in the Airtel Open..

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

'It is a diamond which has a very long competitive history.'

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

Why's Akshay UPSET?

Why's Akshay UPSET?

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Akshay Kumar may not like what's being done to Mission Cinderella. But he has no control over its final shape and format.'

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 3

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 3

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 3 of Commonwealth Games.

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'If I talk about my parents' sacrifices, this conversation will never end,' says Lieutenant Loveneet Singh.

SC says no trust in UP probe, wants another judge for Lakhimpur violence

SC says no trust in UP probe, wants another judge for Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that a former high court judge monitor the ongoing probe by the Uttar Pradesh police into the October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed in violence during a farmers' protest, saying the investigation was not going the way it expected.

Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Punjab Police on Thursday arrested the second shooter involved in the killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu last year.

Haryana Independent MLA withdraws support over farmers' issue

Haryana Independent MLA withdraws support over farmers' issue

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A day earlier while extending his support to the farmers gathered at Delhi's borders protesting the Centre's new farm laws, Sangwan had tendered his resignation as chairman of the Haryana Livestock Development Board.

SC removes CBI chief Ranjit Sinha from 2G case

SC removes CBI chief Ranjit Sinha from 2G case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

In a huge setback for Ranjit Sinha, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the CBI director to withdraw himself from overseeing the investigation into the 2G spectrum case.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 2 of Commonwealth Games.

Check out India's schedule on Day 11 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 11 of Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of the Indian contingent on the 11th day of the Asian Games in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Kohinoor diamond, estimated to cost over $200 million (Rs 1,465 crore), was neither stolen nor "forcibly" taken by British rulers but given to East India Company by erstwhile rulers of Punjab

Modi showers floral petals on Kashi corridor workers

Modi showers floral petals on Kashi corridor workers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

"It is heartening to see us, common people, being acknowledged. 'Achha lag raha hai'," Ram Chand Kumar, a mason who hails from Bihar and has been working on the site for the last 5-6 months, hailed the prime minister's gesture.

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.

Congress's ek teer aur multiple nishan in Punjab

Congress's ek teer aur multiple nishan in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

With Charanjit Channi's selection as Punjab CM, the Congress has got its opponents thinking seriously about their next move, notes Sanjeev Nayyar.

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.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

The Day Akshay Became A Puppet

The Day Akshay Became A Puppet

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Whatever the fate of his movie may be at the box office, Akshay Kumar sure knows how to entertain his audiences.

Bharat Mata, Adi Shankara statues installed at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

Bharat Mata, Adi Shankara statues installed at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The mega corridor, whose foundation stone was laid by Modi on March 8, 2019, connects the main temple with Lalita Ghat via a corridor, and grand gateways and ornamental arches have been built in heritage architecture style in four directions, facing the ancient temple at its core.

Dera chief Ram Rahim granted month-long parole

Dera chief Ram Rahim granted month-long parole

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The sect chief is serving a 20-year term for raping two women disciples at his ashram in Sirsa, where the Dera is headquartered.

Lakhimpur case hearing in SC: UP govt gets time till Nov 15

Lakhimpur case hearing in SC: UP govt gets time till Nov 15

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

"Would your Lordships give me time till Monday? I have almost got it done. We are working something out," senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the UP government, told the bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana. "List on Monday," said the bench which, also comprised justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, acceding to the request.

BJP ally: Current situation in country a matter of grave concern

BJP ally: Current situation in country a matter of grave concern

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs brothers should embrace each other rather than we sow seeds of hatred, SAD stalwart Parkash Singh Badal said.

6 Jharkhand Vikas Morcha MLAs join ruling BJP

6 Jharkhand Vikas Morcha MLAs join ruling BJP

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Six JVM-P MLAs joined the BJP-led coalition in the state assembly.

At Singhu, farmers improve infra for prolonged protest

At Singhu, farmers improve infra for prolonged protest

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

"We are strengthening our communication and other infrastructure to continue the agitation for a long period," said Deep Khatri associated with managing logistics at the Singhu Border protest site.

Kohinoor can't be brought back to Pak: Lahore HC told

Kohinoor can't be brought back to Pak: Lahore HC told

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The diamond it was handed over to the United Kingdom under the 'Treaty of Lahore' in 1849.

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.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Farmers defer Jan 6 tractor march by a day due to poor weather

Farmers defer Jan 6 tractor march by a day due to poor weather

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Yogendra Yadav said the decision to defer the march was taken over a forecast of bad weather conditions on Wednesday.

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Patole wrote that he was resigning as the chairman of the Kisan Congress and 'dismissing' the unit.

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The intensity of power crisis this season has hit a new high with average coal stock dipping to less than eight days. The first of a pan-Indian series, based on a ground report, shows how the Manesar industrial hub is coping with the challenge. As the scorching heat wave and the lengthy power cuts intensify in Haryana, the usually bustling labour chowk of the Industrial Model Township (IMT) of Manesar wears a deserted look.

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Standing by his cycle, the 36-year-old from Punjab Moga's district said he could have taken a bus or a train to Delhi, but that could mean his family would have to go hungry.

Indian-origin UK hotelier feared kidnapped in India

Indian-origin UK hotelier feared kidnapped in India

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Ranjit Singh Power's family in Britain fears he may have been kidnapped after he uncharacteristically failed to stay in contact with them and did not catch his return flight from Amritsar on May 14.

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.