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Remarks on soldiers: Rahul Gandhi may appear in UP court on Tuesday

Remarks on soldiers: Rahul Gandhi may appear in UP court on Tuesday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The special court summoned Gandhi as an accused, taking cognisance of the complaint filed in this defamation case.

Rahul Gandhi granted bail in defamation case

Rahul Gandhi granted bail in defamation case

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

A Lucknow court on Tuesday granted bail to leader of opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after he made an appearance in a defamation case filed over his purported remarks on Army personnel, his lawyer said.

UP court summons Rahul over remarks on Army

UP court summons Rahul over remarks on Army

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Earlier, on behalf of Uday Shankar Srivastava, former director of Border Roads Organisation -- a rank equivalent to that of a colonel in the army -- lawyer Vivek Tiwari had filed a defamation complaint against Gandhi.

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

In this multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja brings us the theatrical releases of 2025.

BJP MLA falls on rail tracks while flagging off Vande Bharat train

BJP MLA falls on rail tracks while flagging off Vande Bharat train

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The train was stopped in time by bystanders, preventing a major accident. Bhadauriya was quickly rescued from the tracks by the police and taken to the hospital, according to eyewitnesses.

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Rammu Guru, the head priest of the temple, said, "Sai Baba was being worshiped without proper knowledge, which is forbidden according to scriptures."

CAT refuses to revoke suspension of IAS officer

CAT refuses to revoke suspension of IAS officer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

The principal bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal has rejected an application by a senior IAS officer in Rajasthan, who had been under suspension since 2004, after the state's anti-corruption bureau registered a case of corruption against him.Ravi Shankar Srivastava was indicted by the ACB while working as a member of the Board of Revenue and the Rajasthan government put him under suspension as per the All India Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.

'Indian economic growth still lopsided'

'Indian economic growth still lopsided'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The pattern of economic growth in India is lop-sided, leaving a vast section of the society vulnerable, says an economist from Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Kadak Singh Review: Requiem For The Moaner

Kadak Singh Review: Requiem For The Moaner

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

ITo steer clear of sanctimonious newspaper stories all your life, and then be saddled with movies like Kadak Singh -- now there's a rotten bit of luck worth moaning about, sighs Sreehari Nair.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Air India's handling of an incident in which an inebriated male flier allegedly urinated on a woman co-passenger suggests an urgent need for stricter rules to deal with unruly passengers, according to legal and aviation experts.

BJP makes clean sweep in Varanasi, Gorakhpur; SP wins all seats in Azamgarh

BJP makes clean sweep in Varanasi, Gorakhpur; SP wins all seats in Azamgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The BJP and its allies won all assembly seats in Modi's Varanasi and Adityanath's Gorakhpur, and the SP bagged all 10 segments in Yadav's Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency.

Delhi HC refuses pre-arrest bail to Hindu outfit leader in Jantar Mantar case

Delhi HC refuses pre-arrest bail to Hindu outfit leader in Jantar Mantar case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to grant interim protection from arrest to the president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, Bhupinder Tomar, who is accused of raising communal slogans and inciting youth to propagate against a particular religion at a rally at Jantar Mantar on August 8.

Hate speech accused defends Hindu rashtra demand

Hate speech accused defends Hindu rashtra demand

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

In a democratic set up, a demand for "Hindu rashtra" does not amount to promoting enmity between religious groups, an accused in a case of allegedly communal sloganeering at an event at Jantar Mantar here argued before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.

Vikas Dubey was wrong, deserved this fate: Wife

Vikas Dubey was wrong, deserved this fate: Wife

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Dubey's wife hold media responsible for the encounter killing of her husband.

30 Delhi Police officers selected for police medal

30 Delhi Police officers selected for police medal

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Four officers of Special Cell involved in Batla House encounter were among 30 personnel of Delhi Police who have been awarded police medals on the occasion of Independence Day for meritorious services.

PIX: Himesh, Alka Yagnik at Mirchi Music Awards jury meet

PIX: Himesh, Alka Yagnik at Mirchi Music Awards jury meet

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Quite a few singers and musicians turned up.

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The seventh Royal Stag Mirchi Music Awards were held on Thursday, February 26, and everyone was invited!

Taj Mahal gets free Wi-Fi

Taj Mahal gets free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Visitors to Taj Mahal will be able to access the Internet through Wi-Fi hotspots with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited launching the facility on Tuesday.

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

After the hit of the pandemic, India Inc is now worried about the adverse impact of inflation and higher commodity prices on their revenues and margins. The inflation scare is the strongest among manufacturers of consumer goods such as automobiles, consumer durables, and fast-moving capital goods (FMCG). Companies across sectors fear they will not be able to pass on the hike in input costs to their consumers due to weak demand, which, in turn, would lead to a hit on margins and profitability in the forthcoming quarters.

Nine UP seats where SP's prestige is at stake

Nine UP seats where SP's prestige is at stake

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The SP candidates in these seats include Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav and three ministers, one of whom was recently sacked.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Why Cheat India flops, Uri is a hit!

Why Cheat India flops, Uri is a hit!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

UAPA, sedition charges invoked in FIR on R-Day violence

UAPA, sedition charges invoked in FIR on R-Day violence

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Delhi police's Special Cell has lodged an FIR under sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and sections of the IPC dealing with sedition to investigate the violence at Red Fort in Delhi on January 26.

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The list of the prestigious Padma Awards 2016 awardees is out and superstar Rajnikanth is set to be honoured with the nation's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Nearly three-fourths of the debt money, as of April 30, 2019, was invested in securities with duration of less than three years.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Coal Secretary Anil Swarup has been appointed as school education secretary.

Can corporate tax cuts boost growth?

Can corporate tax cuts boost growth?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Tax cuts will have only marginal effects in the short run and significant positive effects in the medium term,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Muzaffarnagar: Violence spreads to other districts

Muzaffarnagar: Violence spreads to other districts

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Uttar Pradesh on Monday was on the edge struggling to contain communal flare-up as the death toll in Muzaffarnagar rose to 31 and violence spread to neighbouring Shamli and other districts even as curfew remained in force and army staged flag marches for the second consecutive day.

Ranji Trophy: Lad, Patil rally Mumbai against champions Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Lad, Patil rally Mumbai against champions Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

An emotional farewell was given to the valiant army jawans who lost their lives in the Uri attack, as their last rites were performed in their respective native villages with full military and state honours.

How effective will be PM's high-powered team in Paris meet?

How effective will be PM's high-powered team in Paris meet?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The negotiations started on Sunday, a day ahead of schedule.

Ranji Trophy: Abhimanyu puts Bengal in command against TN

Ranji Trophy: Abhimanyu puts Bengal in command against TN

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Round up of the Ranji Trophy games being played in different parts of the country.

Ranji round-up: Saha's unbeaten ton lifts Bengal from trouble

Ranji round-up: Saha's unbeaten ton lifts Bengal from trouble

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

A round-up of the opening day's actions of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.

Ranji round-up: Uthappa blasts century, Yuvraj fails with the bat

Ranji round-up: Uthappa blasts century, Yuvraj fails with the bat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Robin Uthappa's 16th first-class century helped Karnataka take a big first-innings lead of 263 to take the home side to a strong position on second day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match against Jammu and Kashmir.

Ranji round-up: Mumbai avoid follow-on embarrassment vs Railways

Ranji round-up: Mumbai avoid follow-on embarrassment vs Railways

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Tail-ender Javed Khan, batting with a finger injury, saved Mumbai from following-on while chasing Railways' first innings score of 242 in the rain-truncated Ranji Trophy match, in Delhi, on Wednesday. A summary of the final day's play of the league matches around the country.

Ranji Roundup: Jaffer steadies Mumbai against Odisha; Nehra rips apart Vidarbha

Ranji Roundup: Jaffer steadies Mumbai against Odisha; Nehra rips apart Vidarbha

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The reliable Wasim Jaffer led from the front and scored his 35th Ranji century to guide Mumbai to 242/2 on day one of their Ranji Trophy Group A clash against Odisha at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Badrinath hits double ton; Sejwag, Gambhir fail

Ranji Trophy: Badrinath hits double ton; Sejwag, Gambhir fail

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different part of the country