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Asian Champions Trophy: India crush Malaysia; Pakistan, Japan share the spoils

Asian Champions Trophy: India crush Malaysia; Pakistan, Japan share the spoils

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Pakistan and Japan gave it their all in the Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match before settling for a thrilling 3-3 draw in Chennai on Sunday.

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Cheetah deaths: African experts tell Indian govt to...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Younger cheetahs that are habituated to management vehicles and human presence are preferred candidates for relocation to India, international experts involved in Project Cheetah have told the government based on lessons learnt from the initial experience in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.

MiG-21 phase-out plan on track, move not linked to accidents: Official

MiG-21 phase-out plan on track, move not linked to accidents: Official

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Three people were killed after the MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed into a house in Hanumangarh in Rajasthan shortly after it took off for a routine training sortie from the Air Force Station at Suratgarh.

MP adds flight to free pilgrimage scheme for silvers in election year

MP adds flight to free pilgrimage scheme for silvers in election year

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in Madhya Pradesh will be taking some senior citizens in the state on free pilgrimages by air under its existing scheme and the exercise will start from May 21, months before the assembly polls in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state.

Hunt on for killers of 4 soldiers at Bathinda military camp

Hunt on for killers of 4 soldiers at Bathinda military camp

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Police said a hunt for assailants behind Wednesday morning's firing incident at the station is underway.

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.

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.

HC drops Suvendu from Gangasagar Mela monitoring panel

HC drops Suvendu from Gangasagar Mela monitoring panel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The West Bengal government objected to the inclusion of the Leader of the Opposition in the committee.

Pak Navy rescues 9 Indian crew members after vessel capsizes in Arabian Sea

Pak Navy rescues 9 Indian crew members after vessel capsizes in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The navy received information about the vessel, responded to the distress call and the Pakistan Maritime Information Centre requested a nearby merchant ship "MT KRUIBEKE" to provide necessary assistance to the stranded crew of the Indian vessel.

Anti-encroachment drive against J-K ex-minister, hotelier close to Abdullahs

Anti-encroachment drive against J-K ex-minister, hotelier close to Abdullahs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The revenue department retrieved about 40 kanals of land allegedly occupied by the owners of Hotel Nedou's at MA Road in Srinagar, officials said.

Several DU students protesting varsity action over BBC documentary detained

Several DU students protesting varsity action over BBC documentary detained

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The students have alleged that they were manhandled by the police and university security inside the North Campus premises.

BJP-RSS wrong, population of Muslims is falling in the country, says Digvijaya

BJP-RSS wrong, population of Muslims is falling in the country, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday claimed that contrary to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's "false propaganda" that the population of Muslim community was increasing in the country, the number of the minority community members vis-a-vis Hindus was fast declining, and added that he could prove it.

Maharashtra okays bill to make Marathi mandatory in local bodies

Maharashtra okays bill to make Marathi mandatory in local bodies

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

State minister Subhash Desai said the introduction of the bill was necessitated as the Maharashtra Official Language Act, 1964 did not make it mandatory for the local authorities to use Marathi in their official works.

BJP MLA suspensions: 'Nothing but vindictive politics'

BJP MLA suspensions: 'Nothing but vindictive politics'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'If they think they can silence us by suspending us, then they don't know what BJP MLAs are made of.'

Rebel Foods to run Wendy's restaurants

Rebel Foods to run Wendy's restaurants

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Rebel Foods, the world's largest internet restaurant company, has entered into a deal with American burger giant Wendy's to run its restaurants in India. The partnership includes committing to the development of traditional restaurants and building on their existing development agreement for cloud kitchens. In this expanded, new franchise commitment, Rebel will help the brand grow its restaurant model in India with digital expertise in delivery, automation, and innovation.

Farmers, students join protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Farmers, students join protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A large number of people from different walks of life, including farmers from neighbouring states of Delhi and DU students, reached Jantar Mantar on Thursday and expressed solidarity with the wrestlers protesting there demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Mumbai police has received text messages warning of a '26/11-like' attack on the city from a phone number with Pakistan's country code and a person has been detained in this connection, officials said on Saturday.

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Congress leaders accused the government of "murdering democracy" after police stopped them from reaching the Red Fort to start their 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' at 7 pm.

The Most Charming Mumbaikars

The Most Charming Mumbaikars

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Nesco Grounds, Goregaon, north west Mumbai, attracted the city's top celebs last weekend.

Peace is necessary, but...: Modi on China threat

Peace is necessary, but...: Modi on China threat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

"We work with other countries to develop their capabilities and support their efforts to make free sovereign choices. More broadly, we aim to advance peace and stability in the region," he asserted.

Multi-agency military exercise held in Kutch to test India's combat readiness

Multi-agency military exercise held in Kutch to test India's combat readiness

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

India's combat capability and readiness to confront any multi-dimensional security threat was elaborately tested at a four-day mega military exercise conducted in the Creek sector of the Kutch peninsula that concluded on Monday, military officials said.

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In Punjab, more than 9,000 people were evacuated in Patiala, Rupnagar, Moga, Ludhiana, Mohali, SBS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts, officials said on Tuesday.

Two-wheel rides saddle up: Growth recovery, valuations to kick-start gains

Two-wheel rides saddle up: Growth recovery, valuations to kick-start gains

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

After lagging behind other segments in the automotive (auto) space over the past few years, two-wheelers are expected to reverse their volume underperformance. After witnessing a 36.3 per cent volume decline over the 2018-19 (FY19) through 2021-22 (FY22) periods, the sector staged a recovery in 2022-23 (FY23), with volumes rising 17 per cent. While volumes are still a quarter lower than the FY19 peak of 21 million units, a double-digit growth trajectory is expected to prolong.

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.

War Over Amul's Plans For South India

War Over Amul's Plans For South India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'As long as Amul was coming in with products it was not a problem because it was something value added and with a shelf life.' 'When it gets into the local market by procuring locally, it cuts into the market-share of local cooperatives.'

Delhi woman was dragged for 12 km: Here's what the cops say

Delhi woman was dragged for 12 km: Here's what the cops say

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Sagar Preet Hooda said fresh charges could be added against the five accused arrested in connection with the case on the basis of the post-mortem report.

Police book 2 unidentified persons for Bathinda army camp killings

Police book 2 unidentified persons for Bathinda army camp killings

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The Punjab police, which is investigating the matter along with their military counterparts, said according to the information gathered so far, the incident was not a terrorist act. The four personnel, in their mid 20s, were sleeping when the firing took place around 4.30 am near the barracks behind a mess.

Women's Premier League: Smriti, Harman, Shafali set to cross Rs 1 cr

Women's Premier League: Smriti, Harman, Shafali set to cross Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The five teams -- Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz -- will be bidding for 90 players in a list of 409.

CWG: Weightlifter Gururaja wins bronze in 61kg category

CWG: Weightlifter Gururaja wins bronze in 61kg category

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Malaysia's Aznil Bin Bidin Muhamad grabbed the gold medal with a Games record lift of 285kg (127+158). Morea Baru of Papua New Guinea bagged the silver with a total lift of 273kg (121+152).

Police thwarts BBC docu screening move at DU, Ambedkar varsity; 24 detained

Police thwarts BBC docu screening move at DU, Ambedkar varsity; 24 detained

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A senior police officer said adequate security arrangements have been made on the campus to maintain peace and tranquillity in the area.

Manpreet to lead strong Indian squad at CWG

Manpreet to lead strong Indian squad at CWG

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

However, with the Asian Games now postponed to next year owing to the COVID-19 situation in China, HI decided to pick a strong team for the prestigious event, scheduled to begin from July 28.

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 15.

The Film Where Everyone Prayed Together

The Film Where Everyone Prayed Together

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Hansal Mehta's new film Faraaz is a hostage drama that unfolds over one night.

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.' Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian sailor, Abhilash Tomy.

'We should get royalty for Ramayan'

'We should get royalty for Ramayan'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'There was little money back then. Now when the series has had a successful re-run, some royalty seems right. Why not?'

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A Delhi police official said on reaching the spot, the police team found a person who was later identified as Sachin, a resident of Nathupura who has been detained in connection with the incident.

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Last year, a trial court in New Delhi had refused to grant bail to Kumar while noting his previous criminal involvement and the apprehension of threat to his life due to enmity.

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

HC seeks police stand on wrestler Sushil's bail plea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Last year, a trial court in New Delhi had refused to grant bail to Kumar while noting his previous criminal involvement and the apprehension of threat to his life due to enmity.

How a woman inspired this lawyer to help the needy

How a woman inspired this lawyer to help the needy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'On that day, I decided no matter what harm comes my way, I am going out to help the poor.'