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Priests' body moves court against plea to remove Mathura mosque

Priests' body moves court against plea to remove Mathura mosque

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The Akhil Bharatiya Tirath Purohit Mahasabha and the Mathur Chaturved Parishad pleaded to be made respondents in the case. They said the suit for the removal of the mosque should not be allowed as it is detrimental to communal harmony in the country, according to their counsels.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai on the verge of early exit

Ranji roundup: Mumbai on the verge of early exit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Vidarbha piled up a mammoth 511 in their first essay and then reduced Mumbai to 169 for six on the second day of their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy Game in Nagpur on Monday.

Migrant workers' registration process very slow; expedite it: SC

Migrant workers' registration process very slow; expedite it: SC

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The top court said it is not satisfied with the efforts of the Centre as well as the states on the issue of registration of workers in unorganised sectors.

Minorities defeated BJP, not against Sena: Pawar

Minorities defeated BJP, not against Sena: Pawar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The NCP chief said that representatives of minority communities had conveyed they would not mind if his party joined hands with the Shiv Sena, but the BJP must be kept away from power in Maharashtra.

'NRC could be the 21st century Ram Janmabhoomi'

'NRC could be the 21st century Ram Janmabhoomi'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'Even if the government does not implement an all-India NRC before 2024, it will be part of the party's long-term project.'

UP bus accident: Driver's negligence proved fatal for 6 kids

UP bus accident: Driver's negligence proved fatal for 6 kids

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Six children were on Thursday killed and eight others injured when a school van was hit by a Varanasi-bound passenger train at an unmanned railway crossing in Mau district.

Nirbhaya rapists to be hanged on Jan 22 at 7 am

Nirbhaya rapists to be hanged on Jan 22 at 7 am

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The four death row convicts are Mukesh, Vinay Sharma, Akshay Singh and Pawan Gupta.

Lodha effect: Shukla and five UPCA office bearers step down

Lodha effect: Shukla and five UPCA office bearers step down

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Six office-bearers of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) including secretary Rajiv Shukla on Thursday stepped down from their respective posts.

Duleep Trophy venues changed

Duleep Trophy venues changed

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Two matches that were originally scheduled to be played at Kanpur's Green Park have been shifted to Lucknow and Meerut.

25 linked to Vyapam scam dead, 'natural deaths', says MP minister

25 linked to Vyapam scam dead, 'natural deaths', says MP minister

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Two more accused in the high-profile Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam died in Gwalior and Indore, adding another murkydimension to the massive scandal in which 25 accused and witnesses have died so far.

Achievements, controversies marked N D Tiwari's long run in politics

Achievements, controversies marked N D Tiwari's long run in politics

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The Andhra Pradesh Raj Bhavan sex scandal and the paternity suit a love child filed against Tiwari dogged him in his 80s.

Woman sets bus on fire after being stopped from meeting PM

Woman sets bus on fire after being stopped from meeting PM

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Vandana Raghuvanshi, secretary of the Poorvanchal Jan Andolan Samiti, went to the Varanasi bus stand around 11 am and boarded a state-run Volvo bus that ran between the city and Lucknow, said Dinesh Kumar Singh, superintendent of police (city).

Ranji openers between Nov 7-10

Ranji openers between Nov 7-10

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

Mumbai take on Baroda, while Delhi play UP.

Those who defamed Mumbai Police should apologise: Sena

Those who defamed Mumbai Police should apologise: Sena

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The party in its mouthpiece also said the Maharashtra government should file a defamation case against those who were part of the conspiracy.

Naveen's body would occupy space of 10-12 evacuees: BJP MLA

Naveen's body would occupy space of 10-12 evacuees: BJP MLA

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Karnataka BJP MLA Arvind Bellad has said the body of Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagouda, who was killed in shelling in Ukraine on March 1, would occupy space that could be utilised to evacuate 10 to 12 stranded people from the war-torn country.

Durga should apologise, says UP minister

Durga should apologise, says UP minister

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

In a statement that expressed the unrelenting stand of the Samajwadi Party government over the IAS officer's suspension, UP minister Ahmed Hasan in the presence of Yadav and his cabinet colleagues said the issue was being "highlighted unnecessarily".

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Amid the growing tension between Ukraine and Russia, evacuated Indian nationals from the war-torn country have refused to leave their pets behind.

PIL in SC seeks govt nominees in Ayodhya mosque trust

PIL in SC seeks govt nominees in Ayodhya mosque trust

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The plea, filed by advocates Shishir Chaturvedi and Karunesh Kumar Shukla, said that apart from private individuals and members of state Sunni Board, the presence of central and state government representatives was essential to ensure proper management of the funds.

These 50 listed companies raised money from investors and 'vanished'!

These 50 listed companies raised money from investors and 'vanished'!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

A number of listed companies are not to be found on their registered address. The stock exchange has also been unable to contact them through other means. These 50 companies had been suspended for violations for more than six months. The BSE had reached out to them with show cause notices in December 2020.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

5 years after return to India, Geeta may have found her family

5 years after return to India, Geeta may have found her family

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The over five-year-long search to find Geeta's family led to Parbhani in Maharashtra, where she is now being trained in sign language by Pahal, an NGO working for the hearing and speech impaired.

UP civic polls to test Yogi's popularity at grassroot level

UP civic polls to test Yogi's popularity at grassroot level

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The ruling BJP is confident of bettering its 2017 performance, especially with the new UP party chief, Bhupendra Chaudhary, at the helm of affairs, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Jadeja to play first official match after ban

Jadeja to play first official match after ban

Rediff.com4 Nov 2003

Jadeja said he was fit enough to play for another four years.

Will Ganguly contest for BCCI president's post?

Will Ganguly contest for BCCI president's post?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Some of the key faces for various posts will be former India skipper and Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammad Azharuddin, former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly, former Test player and Karnataka nominee Brijesh Patel.

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

Coke's Gujarat plant in troubled waters

Coke's Gujarat plant in troubled waters

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

After rows over water usage at its plants in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, it is now the turn of its Gujarat factory.

Ahmedabad will host first Kiwi Test

Ahmedabad will host first Kiwi Test

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

According to forecasting agencies, the city is set to record its best air quality for the day after Diwali since 2015 on Tuesday.

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Fresh tremors were on Sunday felt in various parts of India, including the national capital Delhi, even as the death toll in Saturday's earthquake climbed to 62.

New leader for ASI team in Ayodhya

New leader for ASI team in Ayodhya

Rediff.com26 May 2003

A three-judge bench of the Allahabad high court, which is hearing a title suit on Ayodhya land, had directed the UP government to replace Mani following complaints by the Sunni Central Waqf Board of violation of excavation norms.

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The PFI, formed in 2006 in Kerala and headquartered in Delhi, called the raids a gimmick and an attempt to divert attention from the farmers' issue.

J P Nadda appointed as working president of BJP

J P Nadda appointed as working president of BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The decision by BJP's highest decision-making body was announced by former party president and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after the meeting, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.

Lok Sabha stalled over Ajay Mishra; Naidu urges govt, Oppn to end RS stalemate

Lok Sabha stalled over Ajay Mishra; Naidu urges govt, Oppn to end RS stalemate

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day amid protests by the Opposition in both the Houses demanding removal of Ajay Mishra as Union minister and withdrawal of the suspension of MPs.

Ayodhya case: SC gives mediation panel time till Aug 1

Ayodhya case: SC gives mediation panel time till Aug 1

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

The apex court requested the committee to inform it by August 1 about the outcome of the proceedings held till July 31.

Cong close to finalising candidates for 100 Lok Sabha seats

Cong close to finalising candidates for 100 Lok Sabha seats

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Congress is close to finalising candidates for 100 Lok Sabha seats after the first meeting of its Central Election Committee tonight, but a decision on the fate of sitting members of the Lower House will be taken only after Parliament session concludes on February 21.

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Seeking cooperation from the public to fight the pandemic, the Union health ministry officials said there was no need to panic. They also said not everyone needs to wear masks and that following social distancing is more important to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Police on Thursday registered a case of murder into the deaths of two teenage girls whose bodies were found in a field in Unnao even as a post-mortem revealed no injury marks.

CPCB shuts hot mix plants, stone crushers in Delhi-NCR till Nov 17

CPCB shuts hot mix plants, stone crushers in Delhi-NCR till Nov 17

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It also asked the governments of Punjab and Haryana to take immediate stringent actions to curb stubble burning and authorities in Delhi-NCR to strictly check biomass burning.

Most Cong leaders favour Kishor's entry, Sonia to take final call

Most Cong leaders favour Kishor's entry, Sonia to take final call

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Amid a series of deliberations over a strategy for upcoming general and assembly elections by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, a group of senior leaders of the Congress has given its recommendations to party president Sonia Gandhi and left it to her to take a call on them and initiate organisational changes.