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'Sukhu govt will fall': 11 Himachal MLAs reach Uttarakhand

'Sukhu govt will fall': 11 Himachal MLAs reach Uttarakhand

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Six Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs who voted against party nominee Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha elections, along with three Independent lawmakers, have shifted to a hotel in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Uttarakhand amid an ongoing rebellion against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

India taking it seriously: US on 'assassination plot'

India taking it seriously: US on 'assassination plot'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

India is taking the allegations regarding the assassination plot of Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States seriously, the White House has said but refrained from commenting on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe into the matter and the criminal case filed by the Department of Justice.

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Rajasthan man threatens to behead colleague for backing Nupur, held

Rajasthan man threatens to behead colleague for backing Nupur, held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The accused, Sohail Khan, started threatening the complainant, Mahendra Singh Rajpurohit, soon after he posted the WhatsApp status on June 6, the police said.

HC dismisses Taj Mahal plea, pulls up petitioner for 'casual' PIL

HC dismisses Taj Mahal plea, pulls up petitioner for 'casual' PIL

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The plea was filed by Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party youth media in-charge, before the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad high court that sought the directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to probe the 22 closed doors in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of the idols of Hindu deities.

Yashpal Singh, who boasted of Patiala House violence, arrested

Yashpal Singh, who boasted of Patiala House violence, arrested

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Yashpal Singh, one of the three lawyers caught on camera thrashing journalists and Jawaharlal Nehru University teachers and students at Patiala House court complex last week, was arrested on Tuesday night amid mounting outrage over alleged police inaction against those involved in the assault.

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The Kirti Chakra awardees are Major Digvijay Singh Rawat of 21st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), Major Deependra Vikram Basnet from the Sikh Regiment's fourth battalion and Havildar Pawan Kumar Yadav from the 21st battalion of the Mahar Regiment, according to the defence ministry.

BJP retains Madhya Pradesh with two-thirds majority

BJP retains Madhya Pradesh with two-thirds majority

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday cruised to a two-thirds majority in Madhya Pradesh assembly, winning as many as 163 of the 230 seats in the House, leaving the Congress a distant second at 66.

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Quoting officials, The Washington Post said, the foiled assassination was part of an escalating campaign of aggression by RAW against the Indian diaspora in Asia, Europe and North America.

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party replaced at least 25 sitting MPs with new faces as the party released its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday.

Places of Worship Act: SC asks six petitioners to file intervention plea

Places of Worship Act: SC asks six petitioners to file intervention plea

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and JB Pardiwala said the petitioners will be able to supplement the grounds of challenge in the pending petitions.

The Unsung Hero Of India's '83 Triumph

The Unsung Hero Of India's '83 Triumph

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'The entire team actually loves my father and respects him for his management and honesty.'

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on petitions seeking the cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)-2024 (NEET-UG 2024), and a court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam.

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Former Central Bureau of Investigation joint director Amit Kumar, who is now posted as Chhattisgarh police ADG, led the probe into the coal scam that resulted in convictions in a number of cases.

Vikram Chandra's big fat Mumbai book

Vikram Chandra's big fat Mumbai book

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Got exiled while waiting for coronation: Shivraj drops hint

Got exiled while waiting for coronation: Shivraj drops hint

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Chouhan got emotional and said he will continue to be among the people, especially his sisters.

Shami ruled out of South Africa Tests

Shami ruled out of South Africa Tests

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series in South Africa on fitness grounds

Umesh murder: UP court grants 5-day police custody of Atiq Ahmad, brother

Umesh murder: UP court grants 5-day police custody of Atiq Ahmad, brother

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Ahmad and Ashraf alias Khalid Azim will be kept in judicial custody till April 26, said advocate Vikram Singh, the counsel for Umesh Pal's wife Jaya.

Shooter Sandhu's Paris Olympics quest sabotaged

Shooter Sandhu's Paris Olympics quest sabotaged

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Manavjit set to be disqualified from Olympic Qualifiers after his gun stock fails test

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

Is That Amish Doing Yoga?

Is That Amish Doing Yoga?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and best selling novelist Amish -- who is also director of the Nehru Centre -- leads International Day of Yoga celebrations at Trafalgar Square in London.

Chirag-Satwiksairaj win French Open Super 750 title

Chirag-Satwiksairaj win French Open Super 750 title

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy bagged the biggest title of their career, winning the French Open Super 750 crown with a straight-game decimation of Chinese Taipei's Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han in the men's doubles final in Paris on Sunday.

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Bhat is the youngest among the probables shortlisted by the AIFF for the India under-23 squad.

Fauji Calling review

Fauji Calling review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Fauji Calling has a good idea, notes Joginder Tuteja.

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Among the eight secretaries are Bansuri Swaraj, former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana's son Harish Khurana and Imprit Singh Bakshi.

Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in March quarter was Mercedes Benz

Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in March quarter was Mercedes Benz

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in India in the first three months of 2024 was a Mercedes Benz, which achieved its best ever quarter (January-March), selling 5,412 units, up 15 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) from 4,697 units in the previous year.

Kohli eyes historic 50 as India take Netherlands test

Kohli eyes historic 50 as India take Netherlands test

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The marauding Indians haven't put a foot wrong in their authoritative run in the World Cup, and it won't be a surprise if they go about plundering the Netherlands in their final league game, where Virat Kohl will have a perfect opportunity to scale 'Mount 50' at his spiritual home.

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Mishra lost from Datia seat by a margin of 7,742 votes to Congress candidate Rajendra Bharti.

2 drones used for attack on Jammu IAF base: Sources

2 drones used for attack on Jammu IAF base: Sources

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Investigators are also examining the possible use of drones to drop the explosives at the airport that has various assets of the IAF, they said.

Sting shows lawyers planning to thrash Kanhaiya in jail

Sting shows lawyers planning to thrash Kanhaiya in jail

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

In a sting operation conducted by a news channel on two of the three lawyers wanted for alleged assault on journalists, students and teachers of Jawaharlal Nehru University at a court here last week, the perpetrators purportedly claimed that they planned to thrash JNU Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar in prison too.

'Disgraceful': India condemns Glasgow gurudwara incident

'Disgraceful': India condemns Glasgow gurudwara incident

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

'On September 29, 2023, three persons- all from areas outside Scotland-deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organised by the Gurudwara Committee for the community, the High Commissioner and the Consul General of India. This interaction was to discuss community and consular issues,' the High Commission of India, London said in a statement on Saturday.

T20 World Cup: Pitch concerns over India-Pakistan match in New York

T20 World Cup: Pitch concerns over India-Pakistan match in New York

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The Nassau County ground's pitch in New York has become a concern in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Indian-American appointed to key Pentagon position

Indian-American appointed to key Pentagon position

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Indian-American Vikram Singh has been appointed to a key Pentagon position to look after entire South and Southeast Asia.

Dunki's Madcap Ride Of Friendship And Love

Dunki's Madcap Ride Of Friendship And Love

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'Yeh kahani maine shuru ki thi, Laltu se! Isey khatam bhi main hi karunga... apne Ullu de patthon ke saath.'

Asiad: India's equestrian lows, roller skating highs!

Asiad: India's equestrian lows, roller skating highs!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The Indian team finished last in a five-team field to crash out of equestrian cross country after rider Ashish Limaye was eliminated in Hangzhou at the Asian Games.

Sports Shorts: India edge Vietnam 1-0 in AFC U-16 opener

Sports Shorts: India edge Vietnam 1-0 in AFC U-16 opener

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Talisman Sunil Chhetri, senior defender Sandesh Jhingan and first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu were on Tuesday named in a 22-member Indian men's football squad for the upcoming Asian Games.

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

So who cost the SP more seats in UP? Hemantkumar Shivsaran does a deep dive to find out.

Also on Thursday: Bypoll results of Mainpuri LS, 6 assembly seats

Also on Thursday: Bypoll results of Mainpuri LS, 6 assembly seats

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

A win for SP could provide some consolation for Akhilesh Yadav after the defeat in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections early this year and the loss of Azamgarh and Rampur Lok Sabha seats to the BJP in June bypolls.