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TRF commander among 5 terrorists killed in Kulgam

TRF commander among 5 terrorists killed in Kulgam

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The gunfights broke out in Goplapora and Pombay areas of the South Kashmir district. Two terrorists each were killed in the twin encounters, a police official said.

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Pant, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Rajasthan cadre, is currently secretary in the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways.

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.

With Nitish, but haven't given up...: Bihar deputy CM

With Nitish, but haven't given up...: Bihar deputy CM

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has not given up its resolve to form its own government in the state by accepting Janata Dal-United president Nitish Kumar as the chief minister.

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar.

Remembering The Heroes Of Kargil

Remembering The Heroes Of Kargil

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Glimpses of the solemn ceremony Shaurya Sandhya ahead of the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas, which commemorates India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War at the Kargil War Memorial, Dras, in Kargil, Ladakh.

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

Rediff.com3 May 2024

From a maths perspective, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans can still reach the IPL playoffs, but they need to ward off inner gremlins on Saturday to notch a mandatory win to keep that dream flickering.

How many Olympic medals has India Won?

How many Olympic medals has India Won?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Since the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, India has won 28 medals in total, and 23 since its Independence in 1947.

Paytm Payments Bank MD and CEO Surinder Chawla quits

Paytm Payments Bank MD and CEO Surinder Chawla quits

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Beleaguered Paytm Payments Bank's managing director and CEO Surinder Chawla has resigned from the company, a regulatory filing said on Tuesday. Chawla's resignation comes amidst Paytm Payments Bank facing prohibitory action from banking regulator RBI. "Surinder Chawla, managing director and CEO of PPBL, has tendered his resignation on April 8, 2024, on account of personal reasons and to explore better career prospects.

Will INDIA's Caste Card Work Against Modi?

Will INDIA's Caste Card Work Against Modi?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'Bihar's caste survey has bolstered the Opposition parties, but one shouldn't forget that the BJP is also trying to present itself as a party that cares for the OBCs more than other parties,' points out Sanjay Kumar.

Ayodhya station revamped: Airport-like facilities, temple-inspired design

Ayodhya station revamped: Airport-like facilities, temple-inspired design

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

A senior RITES official said the new station building comes equipped with many modern facilities that passengers usually get at an airport, but the architecture of its facade "embraces tradition" in a nod to the upcoming Ram temple.

After SP, JD-U announces candidates in Madhya Pradesh

After SP, JD-U announces candidates in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

According to a statement issued by JD-U national general secretary Afaq Ahmed Khan on Tuesday, this is the party's first list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh, where voting will take place for the 230-member assembly on November 17.

BJP Luminaries Gather In Varanasi

BJP Luminaries Gather In Varanasi

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The electoral battle in Varanasi, according to locals and political experts, is not about whether the PM will win for a third successive occasion, but if he will increase his share of the votes polled and his win margin.

Begusarai shooting: 7 cops suspended for dereliction of duty; 5 detained

Begusarai shooting: 7 cops suspended for dereliction of duty; 5 detained

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Earlier, district police officers had claimed that two bike-borne assailants were involved in the incident.

3 Pakistani terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

3 Pakistani terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

Rediff.com25 May 2022

A cop also lost his life in the encounter which took place at Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area in the north Kashmir district.

Two Pak-based Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Two Pak-based Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

A police spokesman said based on specific input regarding the presence of terrorists in the Mirhama area of Kulgam in south Kashmir, a cordon and search operation was launched by the security forces there.

Maha govt orders probe into Fadnavis govt's Jalyukt Shivar scheme

Maha govt orders probe into Fadnavis govt's Jalyukt Shivar scheme

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A state government order said divisional as well as administrative inquiries should be initiated.

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The chief justice, who received a WhatsApp message about the case, heard the matter at his residence at 8 pm on Sunday and gave directions to constitute a bench comprising himself and Justice Srivastava.

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

Former CBI director Ashwani Kumar dies by suicide at Shimla house

Former CBI director Ashwani Kumar dies by suicide at Shimla house

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Kumar became CBI director in 2008, succeeding Vijay Shanker, in the midst of the agency's probe into the Aarushi Talwar murder case that hogged the headlines.

Tamannaah Gets Ready To Scare You This April

Tamannaah Gets Ready To Scare You This April

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Joginder Tuteja lists April's theatre releases.

LS polls: BJP appoints in-charges for 23 states, UTs

LS polls: BJP appoints in-charges for 23 states, UTs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday appointed election in-charges and co-in-charges for 23 states and Union territories in view of the Lok Sabha polls this year.

After skipping SSB event, Shah to address rally in Bihar

After skipping SSB event, Shah to address rally in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

His scheduled visit to Sashastra Seema Bal's Patna Frontier on Sunday morning was cancelled due to 'unavoidable reasons', a statement said.

Budget 'ignores' Maharashtra, focuses on Bihar, Andhra

Budget 'ignores' Maharashtra, focuses on Bihar, Andhra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget and said it focussed on youth, farmers, women, and has 'substantial allocations' for Maharashtra, but the opposition slammed the annual financial statement, claiming it neglected the western state and only seeks to please the saffron outfit's partners in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.

Dalit killed over inter-faith affair in K'taka, woman's brother among 2 held

Dalit killed over inter-faith affair in K'taka, woman's brother among 2 held

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Vijay Kumar Kamble was allegedly stabbed and attacked with a rod on Wednesday night at Wadi in Kalaburagi

BJP to ally with Naveen Patnaik's BJD in Odisha?

BJP to ally with Naveen Patnaik's BJD in Odisha?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

While BJD leaders held a marathon meeting at Naveen Niwas, the residence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, the BJP leaders had a similar meeting in the national capital, discussing election matters, including a potential alliance.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Modi And The Buddha

Modi And The Buddha

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi attended an event organised for Abhidhamma Day in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, which saw the participation of Buddhist monks from many countries.

4 terrorists killed in 2 encounters in J-K, search on to nab hiding ultras

4 terrorists killed in 2 encounters in J-K, search on to nab hiding ultras

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

While two terrorists were killed in Kupwara as many were eliminated in Kulgam, they said, adding some more terrorists are hiding and operation was still underway in both the areas.

Journalist-turned-terrorist among 2 killed in JK encounter

Journalist-turned-terrorist among 2 killed in JK encounter

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Kumar said one of the slain men, who have been identified from the press ID card as Rayees Bhat, was a journalist before joining the militant ranks in 2021.

Ranbir-Alia Party, Animal-Style!

Ranbir-Alia Party, Animal-Style!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

From Vidya Balan to Ayushmann Khurrana, the who's who of Bollywood turned up at Animal's star-studded success bash.

LeT commander among two terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

LeT commander among two terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

LeT commander among two militants killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Security forces killed five heavily armed foreign terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and said it was the "biggest" infiltration bid to have been foiled since 2021, when India and Pakistan effected a ceasefire understanding.

'I am not entirely satisfied, but winning silver is also special'

'I am not entirely satisfied, but winning silver is also special'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Vijay Kumar's silver in the 25m Rapid Fire pistol event at the London Olympics came in as a bolt from the blue. The Olympic silver medallist talks to Bikash Mohapatra about his success, his future in the army and of course, shooting.

5 terrorists killed in 2 separate encounters in J-K

5 terrorists killed in 2 separate encounters in J-K

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The gunfights, which broke out on Saturday night, took place in Pulwama and Budgam districts of the Kashmir valley.

Top Pakistani terrorist killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

Top Pakistani terrorist killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said, "Topmost Pakistani terrorist affiliated with proscribed terror outfit JeM, Lamboo, killed in today's encounter." The IGP said Mohammad Ismal Alvi alias Lamboo alias Adnan was from the family of JeM chief Masood Azhar.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

Coming up: Vijay Sethupathi, five times over!

Coming up: Vijay Sethupathi, five times over!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Here's what Vijay Sethupathi has in store for us this year.

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

This was Mumbai's second successive win after they had beaten Delhi in the lung-opener.