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UP Police makes 5th arrest in Lulu Mall namaz case

UP Police makes 5th arrest in Lulu Mall namaz case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

None of those arrested is staff of Lulu Mall, which was inaugurated recently by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Maha govt to gather info on intercaste, interfaith couples

Maha govt to gather info on intercaste, interfaith couples

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The committee will hold regular meetings with district officials and collect information of registered and unregistered inter-faith and intercaste marriages; on such marriage that took place in places of worship and marriages took place after elopement.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A video showing author and philanthropist Sudha Murthy bowing before the leader of a right wing outfit in Maharashtra has gone viral, evoking sharp reactions.

Youth in Chhattisgarh gets death threats for backing Nupur; man, lover held

Youth in Chhattisgarh gets death threats for backing Nupur; man, lover held

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

An FIR under Indian Penal Code Section 507 (criminal intimidation by anonymous communication) was registered in this connection on Friday based on the complaint of Raja Jagat, a resident of a town in the district, he said.

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.

MP missionary school attacked over 'religious conversion' claim

MP missionary school attacked over 'religious conversion' claim

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The students were present for the examination in the school when the incident occurred.

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

2 more held in Lucknow's Lulu Mall namaaz row; 7 arrested so far

2 more held in Lucknow's Lulu Mall namaaz row; 7 arrested so far

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The fresh arrests come days after the police nabbed a fifth accused in the case.

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The Russian attack might be a wakeup call for Europe.'

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

HC dismisses Taj Mahal plea, pulls up petitioner for 'casual' PIL

HC dismisses Taj Mahal plea, pulls up petitioner for 'casual' PIL

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The plea was filed by Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party youth media in-charge, before the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad high court that sought the directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to probe the 22 closed doors in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of the idols of Hindu deities.

Hindu groups see red over namaaz inside Lucknow's Lulu Mall

Hindu groups see red over namaaz inside Lucknow's Lulu Mall

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A controversy broke out after a video purportedly showing a group of people offering namaaz in Lulu Mall in Lucknow surfaced on social media, leading to a protest by a right-wing Hindu group that also filed a police complaint.

Girl in hijab offers namaz in MP college, probe ordered

Girl in hijab offers namaz in MP college, probe ordered

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

A memorandum demanding action was submitted to the varsity by the Hindu Jagran Manch after a video clip surfaced.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Know why Bollywood Khans never voice their opinion: Naseeruddin Shah

Know why Bollywood Khans never voice their opinion: Naseeruddin Shah

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The actor said the film industry has the power to stay independent and wished they had enough courage to do so.

Hindu litigant group in Gyanvapi, other temple cases removes two lawyers

Hindu litigant group in Gyanvapi, other temple cases removes two lawyers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Jitendra Singh Visen, president of Vishwa Vaidik Sanatan Sangh, however, refused to divulge the reason behind the decision.

Hate speech at Delhi event: VHP, other organisers booked

Hate speech at Delhi event: VHP, other organisers booked

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The VHP dismissed the claim that permission for the event was not taken from the Delhi police as 'laughable' and said police personnel were deployed at the venue of the event in Dilshad Garden.

Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shami bled 43 runs in his spell of 3.5 overs in the match and was later targetted by online abusers blaming him alone for India's loss.

Couples refuse to be cowed down, celebrate Valentine's Day with gaiety

Couples refuse to be cowed down, celebrate Valentine's Day with gaiety

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Couples -- young and old -- celebrated Valentine's Day on Tuesday with flowers and gifts even as a few right-wing outfits played spoilsport in some parts of the country.

How the switch to Rashford, Foden paid off for England

How the switch to Rashford, Foden paid off for England

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

England coach Gareth Southgate's last two tournament near misses were accompanied by criticism of his conservatism in selection but a relatively radical switch to bring in Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden paid off handsomely in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Wales.

Tunisha death: Maha min calls it 'love jihad'; cops say affair broke in 3 mths

Tunisha death: Maha min calls it 'love jihad'; cops say affair broke in 3 mths

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had last week said the government would study laws on "love jihad" framed by other states and take an appropriate decision.

Bajrang Dal 'renames' Gujarat Cong office as 'Haj House'

Bajrang Dal 'renames' Gujarat Cong office as 'Haj House'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), a sister organisation of the Bajrang Dal, said its workers carried out the act to register their protest against Gujarat Congress president Jagdish Thakor's recent statement regarding minorities.

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Kashmiri Pandit ATM guard shot dead by terrorists in JK

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The victim was identified as Sanjay Sharma, a resident of the Achan area in the south Kashmir district, they said, adding that the incident took place at around 11 am.

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Jude Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after signatures in football

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Governors must be impartial, fair, and above narrow politics to uphold the values and spirit of the Constitution. But in a rapidly changing political culture where the unstated rule is to crush the Opposition, such values have no meaning. At stake are Constitutional values, federalism and governance, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Pune hate speech case: Kalicharan gets judicial custody

Pune hate speech case: Kalicharan gets judicial custody

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

A court in Pune on Thursday remanded religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj, arrested for allegedly making inflammatory speeches during an event in December 2021 in the city, in judicial custody.

Gujarat: MS university student booked for objectionable artworks

Gujarat: MS university student booked for objectionable artworks

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Based on a complaint given by local ABVP activist Jayvirsinh Raulji, Vadodara's Sayajigunj police on Monday evening registered an FIR against a first-year fine arts student of the university.

25 booked in UP's Moradabad over namaaz in open space

25 booked in UP's Moradabad over namaaz in open space

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The police have lodged a first information report (FIR) against 25 people in Moradabad after they offered namaaz at an open space that, they claimed, was the private property of some of them.

Men found charred: 1 accused sent to police custody

Men found charred: 1 accused sent to police custody

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Members of Hindu outfits including Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal held a protest in Gurugram, demanding a CBI inquiry in the case.

A girl wearing hijab will become India's PM one day: Owaisi

A girl wearing hijab will become India's PM one day: Owaisi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

A girl wearing hijab will become the prime minister of the country one day, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said amid the controversy over Muslim women's headscarves.

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.

Ex-Army official is 19th witness to turn hostile in 2009 Malegaon blast case

Ex-Army official is 19th witness to turn hostile in 2009 Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A witness who is a former army official turned hostile in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast trial in Mumbai on Thursday.

Hatred for Muslims normalised in India: Omar over 'hijab' row

Hatred for Muslims normalised in India: Omar over 'hijab' row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

He was commenting on a video that has surfaced on social media showing some men sporting saffron scarves heckling a woman in 'hijab' and raising slogans at a college in Karnataka.

The BJP's Politics of Population

The BJP's Politics of Population

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Population is a touchy issue in India. Anybody will notice the crowded rat race we live in, notes Shyam G Menon.

US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The confrontation comes days after the FBI executed a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's Florida estate.

Twitter to form content moderation council for major decisions: Musk

Twitter to form content moderation council for major decisions: Musk

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Musk has not yet offered details about how his content moderation council will work.

Bhagwat is 'rashtra pita', says top Muslim cleric after RSS chief visits mosque

Bhagwat is 'rashtra pita', says top Muslim cleric after RSS chief visits mosque

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday, met with many Muslim intellectuals including Chief Imam Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi.

Mob sets houses on fire in Agra after interfaith couple 'elopes'

Mob sets houses on fire in Agra after interfaith couple 'elopes'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Police arrested eight people involved in the mob attack, which they said was carried out by members of a group known as 'Dharam Jagran Samanvay Sangh'.