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Delhi bureaucrat arrested for rape of minor, suspended by Kejriwal govt

Delhi bureaucrat arrested for rape of minor, suspended by Kejriwal govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A 51-year-old deputy director in the woman and child development department of the Delhi government and his wife were arrested on Monday in connection with the rape of minor girl, the police said.

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian team for CWG

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian team for CWG

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The CWG is set to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8.

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Several opposition MPs on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah after two visitors jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery and opened canisters that emitted coloured smoke, triggering panic among the members.

Bathinda army camp killings: No clue on attackers yet

Bathinda army camp killings: No clue on attackers yet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The Army jawans were killed in their sleep in the firing which took place in their barracks early Wednesday morning.

Son accidentally videographs father raping minor

Son accidentally videographs father raping minor

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 68-year-old man while his son ended up recording the act on his phone suspecting that his father practised black magic, the police in Delhi said on Thursday.

Rahul writes to Speaker to allow him to speak in LS over UK remarks

Rahul writes to Speaker to allow him to speak in LS over UK remarks

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to allow him to speak in the house over his democracy remarks made in London, sources said on Monday.

Not enough space for cheetahs in Kuno park, says WII ex-official

Not enough space for cheetahs in Kuno park, says WII ex-official

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The Wildlife Institute of India's former dean Yadvendradev Vikramsinh Jhala, who was part of the cheetah project in the past, told PTI that KNP has 'inadequate space' for these animals.

Praggnanandhaa, Third Youngest Arjuna Awardee

Praggnanandhaa, Third Youngest Arjuna Awardee

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

On November 30, President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sports and Adventure Awards 2022.

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The southern districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, woke up to light rain and an overcast sky on Monday as cyclone 'Sitrang' moved towards north Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of a downpour during the day and threatening to dampen Diwali festivities.

Asian Games: India win Hockey gold, qualify for Paris Olympics

Asian Games: India win Hockey gold, qualify for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

India's other gold medals came in 1966 and 1998, both times in Bangkok.

RS polls: Sena MLA Kande challenges ECI decision to invalidate his vote

RS polls: Sena MLA Kande challenges ECI decision to invalidate his vote

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Kande, in his petition filed through advocate Ajinkya Udane, said the ECI's decision discharging his vote has caused grave prejudice to his dignity and reputation, and sought that the HC quash and set aside the ECI's decision.

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.'

BJP MP 'locked' inside UP stadium over reward money

BJP MP 'locked' inside UP stadium over reward money

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

With the stadium gates locked by the protesting sportspersons, Sagar had to stay confined inside the stadium premises for some time before being rescued by the police.

What's Donald Trump Doing In Pune?

What's Donald Trump Doing In Pune?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Donald Trump Jr visited Pune for a business meeting with Panchshil Realty in Pune on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Hockey team in search of a new path under coach Fulton

Delhi car drag victim was drunk: Sources cite viscera report

Delhi car drag victim was drunk: Sources cite viscera report

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The Delhi Police has received the viscera examination report of 20-year-old Anjali Singh who was killed after being dragged under a car in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri.

Police probe FB threat to Aazad, seize vehicle used by attackers

Police probe FB threat to Aazad, seize vehicle used by attackers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The vehicle used by the attackers of Dalit leader and Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad was recovered from a village in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district, the police said on Thursday.

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police has arrested two people in connection with a Rs 20-crore burglary from a jewellery store in Delhi earlier this week and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments from them, a senior official said on Friday, even as the probe suggested involvement of only one person in the incident.

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.'

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

India's tally in the premier tournament is 32 medals, including 12 gold, eight silver and 12 bronze.

Ashu clinches bronze as other wrestlers disappoint in Zagreb

Ashu clinches bronze as other wrestlers disappoint in Zagreb

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Ashu, who had lost Iran's Reza Mahdi Abbasi 9-0 in the qualification round, came back strongly in the repechage bouts

Sushil Kumar's legal troubles look firmly locked in

Sushil Kumar's legal troubles look firmly locked in

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Additional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand framed charges against Kumar and other accused, under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy.

Indian hockey coach's sideline strategy revealed

Indian hockey coach's sideline strategy revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Craig Fulton that he is not someone who likes giving instructions to players from the sidelines,

DNA samples of hair, bones recovered match Shraddha's father

DNA samples of hair, bones recovered match Shraddha's father

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The bones and hair were recovered during searches from forest areas of Delhi NCR including Gurgaon and Mehrauli, the police said.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.

FIH Pro League: India bounce back with comfortable win

FIH Pro League: India bounce back with comfortable win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The Indian men's hockey team bounced back with a comfortable win over Argentina in the FIH Hockey Pro League.

RS poll: EC objects to Sena MLA's plea over invalid vote

RS poll: EC objects to Sena MLA's plea over invalid vote

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Kande, in his petition filed through advocate Ajinkya Udane, said the ECI's decision discharging his vote has caused grave prejudice to his dignity and reputation, and sought that the HC quash and set aside the ECI's decision.

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court over alleged "blatant hate speeches" calling for killing Muslims and their social and economic boycott delivered at rallies in different states, including Haryana where recent communal clashes claimed six lives.

Fadnavis, Shinde meet, BJP claims support of 170 MLAs

Fadnavis, Shinde meet, BJP claims support of 170 MLAs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Shinde and Fadnavis held a brief meeting at the latter's residence before both of them headed to the Raj Bhavan along with several BJP leaders.

Wrestling Worlds: Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya out of medal contention

Wrestling Worlds: Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya out of medal contention

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

World No. 2 Dahiya lost by technical superiority (10-0) to the Uzbek in a rather one-sided bout.

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The tributes to Fr Stan by his associates and his co-accused (which were read out) provided a clue to why his death continues to touch so many.

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The government announced the decision apprehending spread of rumours through social media by anti-social elements ahead or during the rally called to be held on Monday.

Praying For Pele

Praying For Pele

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'He is not saying goodbye in a hospital right now.'

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'The opposition parties didn't want voting as it would have exposed the cracks in their alliance. They ran away from the House'

2 labourers from UP killed in Kashmir, LeT hybrid terrorist among 2 arrested

2 labourers from UP killed in Kashmir, LeT hybrid terrorist among 2 arrested

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A local 'hybrid terrorist' of proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was arrested for the attack during a search and cordon operation, police said.

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne won Formula E's first race in India

Why Aamir Re-Shot Aati Kya Khandala?

Why Aamir Re-Shot Aati Kya Khandala?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

"Very few people know that Aamir didn't like the way the song Aati Kya Khandala was shot. He scrapped the song's first shooting and they had to re-shoot the song and this time it was mind blowing."

Calcutta HC gives conditional nod to hold Gangasagar Mela

Calcutta HC gives conditional nod to hold Gangasagar Mela

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Calcutta High Court ordered setting up of a committee which may recommend to the state a ban on entry to Sagar Island if there is any violation of health safety norms.

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A fierce competition among parties to offer freebies and guarantees, a scramble for tribal, OBC, women votes and a touch of Hindutva -- all have combined to make the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls a high-stakes battle with main rivals BJP and the Congress pulling out all the stops to gain power.