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Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The DG said the maximum of four teams of the NDRF have been positioned in Kutch district and the Gujarat government has done an in-depth evacuation exercise as part of which fishing boats have been anchored, big ships have been sent to the high seas so that they are not affected by the tidal waves, more than 4,000 hoarding have been taken down so that they don't become deadly flying objects as strong winds blow.

'No government ever stooped so low'

'No government ever stooped so low'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'It is violation of the Model Code of Conduct.' 'It is a penal offence under the IPC to exert undue influence on voters.' 'Under the election law, it is a corrupt practice.'

Ram temple movement reclaimed secularism: Advani

Ram temple movement reclaimed secularism: Advani

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has said the Ram Janmbhoomi movement, whose primary objective was construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, also became a symbol of 'reclaiming the true meaning of secularism from the onslaught of pseudo-secularism'.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

HC sets aside NHRC order against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

HC sets aside NHRC order against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The Delhi high court on Friday set aside an National Human Rights Commission order holding Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti guilty of "racial prejudice and unlawful acts" against 12 African women during his controversial midnight raid in Khirki Extension in South Delhi.

HC nod to continue puja in Gyanvapi mosque cellar, says 1993 action illegal

HC nod to continue puja in Gyanvapi mosque cellar, says 1993 action illegal

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The high court has dismissed the Gyanvapi mosque management committee's appeal.

Protesting wrestlers injured in scuffle with police

Protesting wrestlers injured in scuffle with police

Rediff.com4 May 2023

'Scuffle' between wrestlers protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, police personnel

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

'Wanted' AAP leader Somnath Bharti taunts police for 'supersonic speed'

'Wanted' AAP leader Somnath Bharti taunts police for 'supersonic speed'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker Somnath Bharti, wanted in a case of domestic violence with charges that include attempt to murder, took a dig at the Delhi police, saying that he had, in the last five days, experienced their "supersonic speed" and wished they could use it in making the city "crime-free".

Was not aware of procedures: Somnath Bharti on midnight raid

Was not aware of procedures: Somnath Bharti on midnight raid

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti, who has recently found himself in controversies, on Sunday said that his intentions were good but he was projected in "wrong way" and had he been "aware" of procedures, he could have avoided the wrangles.

Karpoori Thakur: Fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar

Karpoori Thakur: Fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Thakur's tenure as chief minister is best remembered for implementation of the recommendations of the Mungeri Lal Commission, whereby quotas for backward classes were introduced in the state in 1978. This panel was the forerunner of the Mandal Commission. Both Mungeri Lal and B P Mandal were from Bihar, which has a long history of socialist struggles.

Ruling hasty, will pursue Gyanvapi case till SC, says Muslim body

Ruling hasty, will pursue Gyanvapi case till SC, says Muslim body

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Varanasi district court arrived at the decision of allowing 'puja' in a Gyanvapi mosque cellar in "haste", the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said on Friday, asserting it would pursue the matter right up to the Supreme Court.

Bar Council of Delhi issues show cause notice to Somnath Bharti

Bar Council of Delhi issues show cause notice to Somnath Bharti

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti was on Monday issued a show cause notice by Bar Council of Delhi asking him to explain why his name should not be removed from the rolls for "tampering" of evidence in a case in which he was a defence lawyer and for which he has been indicted by a court.

Right-wing activist Kajal Hindustani held for Ram Navami hate speech in Guj

Right-wing activist Kajal Hindustani held for Ram Navami hate speech in Guj

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Hindustani surrendered before the police in Una on Sunday morning following which she was arrested and produced before a court which remanded her in judicial custody, a police officer said.

Deficient Rains Threaten Kharif Crop

Deficient Rains Threaten Kharif Crop

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Any long dry spell could cause moisture stress in the standing crop during the crucial maturing stage and also make it prone to pest and disease attacks.

Cyclone Biparjoy speed reduced, landfall delayed

Cyclone Biparjoy speed reduced, landfall delayed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The cyclone will make a landfall at around 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Thursday

Amid Taliban rise, PM says 'empires of terror' temporary

Amid Taliban rise, PM says 'empires of terror' temporary

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'Forces that strive for destruction and those who follow the ideology of creating empires out of terror can dominate for some time, but their existence is never permanent as they cannot suppress humanity forever'

9 people killed in truck-van collision on Mumbai-Goa highway

9 people killed in truck-van collision on Mumbai-Goa highway

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The accident took place at 4.45 am near Repoli village in Raigad, located more than 130 km from Mumbai. The victims, all relatives, were going in the van to Guhagar town in Ratnagiri district, Superintendent of Police Somnath Gharge said.

Ready to return medals, awards but give justice, plead wrestlers

Ready to return medals, awards but give justice, plead wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

"Take it (medals) all away. We have been humiliated so much. We are fighting for our respect but we are being crushing under their feet. Do all men have the right to abuse women?"

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As the temple is inaugurated, unfortunately for Advani but unsurprisingly for the rest of us, the architect of the party's rise will not lead the ceremony and claim credit for his achievement, notes Aakar Patel.

30 held for placing saffron flag on dargah in Gujarat town on Hanuman Jayanti

30 held for placing saffron flag on dargah in Gujarat town on Hanuman Jayanti

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The incident took place at Magrebisha Bapu dargah in Vakhariya Bazar area in Veraval, and several of those involved had also taken mobile phone videos of the act.

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

In a ceremony on Monday on the occasion of Parakram Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi named the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar after Param Vir Chakra awardees.

Isro plans Venus mission, eyes Dec 2024 launch window

Isro plans Venus mission, eyes Dec 2024 launch window

Rediff.com4 May 2022

After sending missions to the Moon and Mars, ISRO is now readying a spacecraft to orbit Venus to study what lies below the surface of the hottest planet in the solar system and also unravel the mysteries under the sulfuric acid clouds enveloping it.

Mahua's expulsion: Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges

Mahua's expulsion: Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate Friday on an Ethics Committee report recommending Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's expulsion in the cash-for-query issue, with the Opposition demanding she be allowed to speak in the House, and the government contending her views were heard by the panel.

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'

Bidhuri's Raj poll duty BJP's reward for spreading hatred, says Danish Ali

Bidhuri's Raj poll duty BJP's reward for spreading hatred, says Danish Ali

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ali also said he was hopeful that action would be taken by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against Bidhuri in line with the traditions of the Lower House and the Constitution.

Biparjoy to recurve towards Kutch, slightly weakened

Biparjoy to recurve towards Kutch, slightly weakened

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Since its formation on June 6 in the southeast Arabian Sea, Biparjoy had maintained a northward track, gathering strength and becoming an extremely severe cyclonic storm on June 11, packing wind speed of more than 160 kmph, and then losing intensity a day later.

ISRO hopes Vikram, Pragyan will see another Moon day

ISRO hopes Vikram, Pragyan will see another Moon day

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

After the successful deployment of Chandrayaan-3's lander and rover on the moon, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is hoping that their mission life will not be limited to one lunar day or 14 earth days, and that they will come back to life when the sun again rises on the Moon, to carry on with the experiments and studies there.

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The court of additional sessions judge R M Asodiya reserved its order on Hindustani's bail plea for April 13, additional public prosecutor Moham Gohel said.

More trouble for Somnath Bharti: AAP govt allows his prosecution in midnight raid case

More trouble for Somnath Bharti: AAP govt allows his prosecution in midnight raid case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The home department of Delhi government notified Lt Governor Najeeb Jung's sanction to prosecute the MLA for his alleged involvement in the raid in Khirki Extension area in January, 2014 when he was the law minister in the AAP government.

Alcohol not bad, even docs drink: Guj AAP candidate

Alcohol not bad, even docs drink: Guj AAP candidate

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

THE BJP sought an apology from him for "defaming" Gujarat and for promoting alcohol consumption.

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the House adopted the report of its Ethics Committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

No respite for Somnath Bharti, SC orders him to surrender by evening

No respite for Somnath Bharti, SC orders him to surrender by evening

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Controversial Aam Aadmi Party legislator Somnath Bharti on Monday failed to get relief from the Supreme Court which directed him to surrender before the police in connection with the domestic violence and attempt to murder case filed against him by his wife.

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

While the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 is celebrated by Indians across the world, two untrumpeted engineering colleges in Kerala are basking in the glory of the key role played by some of their alumni in the crucial Moon mission.

Affidavits not false but signed by witnesses, Teesta tells court

Affidavits not false but signed by witnesses, Teesta tells court

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The counsel of social activist Teesta Setalvad on Thursday told a sessions court in Ahmedabad that affidavits which the prosecution claims are false were signed by witnesses and submitted in different courts in the past.

Kedarnath priest alleges scam in gold plating of temple walls

Kedarnath priest alleges scam in gold plating of temple walls

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

In a video that surfaced online, senior priest Santosh Trivedi alleged that the temple's sanctum sanctorum has been covered with brass plates in the name of gold plating, claiming it is a 'Rs 125 crore scam'.

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

"Bapu, I am here today not as a Prime Minister, but as a Hindu," said Sunak, opening his address at the gathering.

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The government has decided to name 21 uninhabited islands in the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.

'Did we win medals for the country to see this day?'

'Did we win medals for the country to see this day?'

Rediff.com4 May 2023

At around 11 pm, a scuffle broke out at Jantar Mantar between the protesting wrestlers when they were bringing in folding beds for their night stay and the on-duty police personnel allegedly began enquiring about that.

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Hemantkumar Shivsaran compares the number of rallies held by the BJP leadership in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.