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Man who killed Himachal officer during demolition drive arrested

Man who killed Himachal officer during demolition drive arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Vijay Singh had fired at assistant town planner Shail Bala Sharma, who was leading a SC mandated demolition drive against illegal structures, and fled.

'It is such a cruel disease'

'It is such a cruel disease'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'Interns, fresh MBBS graduates, nursing students, young doctors and nurses have brought pride to their degrees and their oath by courageously donning the PPE and caring for patients.' 'They are the foot soldiers of this war.'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

SC rejects plea against PM CARES Fund

SC rejects plea against PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The bench did not agree to the contention of the lawyer that the fund has been created without following the schemes enumerated under Articles 266 and 267 (which deal with the contingency and the Consolidated Funds of India) of the Constitution.

NSEL sacks CEO Anjani Sinha, pays only Rs 92 cr to investors

NSEL sacks CEO Anjani Sinha, pays only Rs 92 cr to investors

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Crisis-ridden National Spot Exchange on Tuesday sacked its Managing Director and CEO Anjani Sinha and six other top executives on a day it failed to meet the first scheduled repayment to investors.

Ex-Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar summoned by CBI

Ex-Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar summoned by CBI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Kumar, who is currently the West Bengal CID additional director general, was part of a special investigation team set up by the West Bengal government to investigate the scam before the Supreme Court handed over the case to the CBI in 2014, along with other chit fund cases.

'They don't see sunlight for years'

'They don't see sunlight for years'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'Is it not deplorable that even after 75 years of independence, there are people in our society who have been denied freedom?'

Arsenal believe they can win Premier League: Ozil

Arsenal believe they can win Premier League: Ozil

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Arsenal can win the Premier League title this season if they can continue playing the type of game they did during Monday night's 2-1 win over Manchester City, midfielder Mesut Ozil has said.

King's Cup: Messi double helps Barca reach quarters

King's Cup: Messi double helps Barca reach quarters

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Lionel Messi scored twice as King's Cup holders Barcelona moved comfortably into the quarter-finals by thrashing Celta Vigo 5-0 at the Nou Camp in their last 16 second leg game on Thursday.

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Among other transfer news globally, defender Rahul Bheke joins Mumbai City FC while Locatelli completes Juventus move.

J&K: Protests over rape of 3-yr-old; over 50 injured

J&K: Protests over rape of 3-yr-old; over 50 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Youths held protests and pelted stones at security forces at several locations in Baramulla district in north Kashmir.

Football PIX: Spurs rout Wolfsberg; Real escape with win

Football PIX: Spurs rout Wolfsberg; Real escape with win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Images from Europa and Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'The pressure was very high because I am not a Saroj Khan or a Vaibhavi Merchant.' 'I am someone from a reality show.' 'I was a nobody who was given an opportunity to express myself in the best way I could.'

Will another 26/11 lead to war?

Will another 26/11 lead to war?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

A senior former Obama administration official said if another attack would have happened like that, it would 'quickly escalates into a regional war'.

IMA scam accused Mansoor Khan arrested in Delhi

IMA scam accused Mansoor Khan arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

More than one lakh people had invested in the IMA Jewels which started 17 companies.

'Grateful to be alive, I want to work'

'Grateful to be alive, I want to work'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'All my life, I have made expensive films. This time, I want to make the least expensive film ever made in Bollywood.' 'It's an honest attempt to climb Mount Everest without knowing if I will reach the peak.'

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The apex court has also sought details of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the judicial enquiry commission, reportedly set up by the state government.

'The human spirit prevails EVERY SINGLE TIME!'

'The human spirit prevails EVERY SINGLE TIME!'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

'We each have our challenges, some tougher than the others...but, get through this...WE WILL...TOGETHER!!!'

EPL PIX: City crush Leeds to go back top; Norwich relegated

EPL PIX: City crush Leeds to go back top; Norwich relegated

Rediff.com1 May 2022

IMAGES from EPL matches played on Sunday.

Toolkit: SC junks C'garh plea against relief to Raman Singh, Patra

Toolkit: SC junks C'garh plea against relief to Raman Singh, Patra

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Chhattisgarh high court on June 11 had passed two separate orders and granted interim reliefs in the same FIR lodged against Singh and Patra while noting that averments in the FIR reflected that 'by the tweets, Congressmen are aggravated which clearly indicates that no public peace or tranquillity is being adversely affected and it is purely political rivalry between two political parties'.

Ministry rejects conflict of interest charge against Sushil

Ministry rejects conflict of interest charge against Sushil

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Rejecting allegations of conflict of interest against Sushil Kumar, the Sports Ministry on Thursday defended the star grappler's appointment as a national observer for wrestling.

SC to hear Zakia's plea against clean chit to Modi in Gujarat riots in Jan

SC to hear Zakia's plea against clean chit to Modi in Gujarat riots in Jan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Zakia, the wife of Ehsan Jafri, an ex-MP who was killed in one of the worst incidents during the riots, has challenged the Gujarat high court's October 5, 2017 order rejecting her plea against the SIT's decision.

Coach Shastri wants Tendulkar as consultant but...

Coach Shastri wants Tendulkar as consultant but...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

India head coach Ravi Shastri wants batting great Sachin Tendulkar to work with the national team as a consultant, provided it is not a case of conflict of interest.

Bengal violence: SC seeks replies of Centre, state over exodus of people

Bengal violence: SC seeks replies of Centre, state over exodus of people

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and West Bengal government to respond to a plea seeking directions to prevent the alleged exodus due to 'state-sponsored' violence after the assembly polls, constituting a Special Investigating Team to probe the issue and take action against culprits.

What is China's action plan for Tibet?

What is China's action plan for Tibet?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

National security, consolidation of border defences and border security highlights China's Tibet policy, points out Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.

Arsenal legend Henry named head coach of French club Monaco

Arsenal legend Henry named head coach of French club Monaco

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Henry, who started out playing for Monaco and went on to enjoy a stellar club career with Arsenal and Barcelona, has been working as assistant coach for the Belgian national team but has never been in charge of a team in his own right.

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Rup Narayan Das reveals the towering Odisha leader's role in improving national security after the 1962 War with China.

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

National Disaster Management Authority had in 2016 suggested assistance offered as a goodwill gesture 'may' be accepted.

Trump administration proposes massive $190 million cut in aid to Pak

Trump administration proposes massive $190 million cut in aid to Pak

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Last year, the US assistance to Pakistan was $534 million.

PIX: Bagan ride on luck and pluck to beat EB in Kolkata derby

PIX: Bagan ride on luck and pluck to beat EB in Kolkata derby

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

East Bengal suffered their third defeat in a row to be on eight points from seven matches.

Kohli makes it count, while Rahane grabs chances in series win

Kohli makes it count, while Rahane grabs chances in series win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Special mention to Rahane, who has come back after a while and he was outstanding...'

Punjab: Captain's impact marginal, AAP may surprise

Punjab: Captain's impact marginal, AAP may surprise

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

A recent pre-election survey suggests that AAP may win 53 seats in the 117-member Punjab assembly and reduce the Congress to just 43.

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As we celebrate 20 years of the epic, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the cast and sees what they have been up to since.

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Rediff.com19 May 2020

An unspecified number of people were evacuated from coastal areas of Odisha where Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore were likely to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by high-velocity winds, particularly on May 19 and 20, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AIFF plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League season even if the clubs' star foreign recruits are unable to make it due to the coronavirus-forced travel restrictions.

'Instagram is my teacher'

'Instagram is my teacher'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A lot of people think that since I am Rohit Shetty's sister I may get special attention.' 'In fact, it's the opposite.' 'You can call up anyone and ask, how Rohit treats Mehek on the sets and they'll tell you how I get a lot of daant.'

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League quarter-final played between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon on Friday.

4 defence personnel get Shaurya Chakras

4 defence personnel get Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Thirty-one army personnel too have been awarded the Sena (gallantry) medal.