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Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

No government has achieved what we have done in a month: Kejriwal

No government has achieved what we have done in a month: Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Reacting to former Aam Aadmi Party leader Vinod Kumar Binny's comment about the party, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that they did not need to play politics to save the government, and that none of the governments have done as much work as their government has done in one month.

Kejriwal announces highest-ever compensation for slain cop

Kejriwal announces highest-ever compensation for slain cop

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

In one of the highest such compensations, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday granted Rs one crore financial assistance to the family of a Delhi police constable who was allegedly beaten to death by suspected liquor mafia in Ghitorni area of South Delhi last week.

Gorgeous Bhumi, Seedha Saadha Akshay

Gorgeous Bhumi, Seedha Saadha Akshay

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Akshay Kumar invited his friends from the film industry to watch Raksha Bandhan.

Bill on Polavaram project passed in Lok Sabha amid protests

Bill on Polavaram project passed in Lok Sabha amid protests

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

A controversial bill which paves the way for the Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh by merging some villages and mandals of Telangana with Seemandhra was approved in the Lok Sabha on Friday, amid stiff opposition from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, the Biju Janata Dal and some other parties.

She pawned her mangalsutra to build a toilet

She pawned her mangalsutra to build a toilet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'It is a shame for a woman to defecate in the open.'

Justice For Shami!

Justice For Shami!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

I said to myself, why should the player suffer if he was innocent while I went about settling scores with the Board? If I didn't finish the enquiry in time, Shami's career would be harmed and perhaps irretrievably so. I decided to complete the probe within the stipulated time and got going right away.

IIM-B faculty calls on India Inc to de-fund hate speech

IIM-B faculty calls on India Inc to de-fund hate speech

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A group of current and retired faculty members at the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) has asked leaders of corporate India to "de-fund" the spread of misinformation and hate speech through news channels and social media.

'Attack on migrants': Team of Bihar officials leaves for Tamil Nadu

'Attack on migrants': Team of Bihar officials leaves for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, replying to queries from journalists in Patna, said the decision to send the team was taken after deliberations that took place over a couple of days.

The fit and fabulous life of Akshay Kumar!

The fit and fabulous life of Akshay Kumar!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Akshay Kumar turns 48 today.

DC, MI have work cut out as they look for first win

DC, MI have work cut out as they look for first win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Getting the opportunity in the absence of Mitchell Marsh, who got married on Sunday, Manish Pandey lasted only one ball and the veteran batter will be keen to make an impact at Kotla.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The appointments holds significance as a large number of senior leaders, who had no organisational post currently, have now been given new responsibilities.

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

From wrestlers' protest to WFI elections: Timeline

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.

Cinema Marte Dum Tak Review: Movie Makers No One Knows

Cinema Marte Dum Tak Review: Movie Makers No One Knows

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vasan Bala's Cinema Marte Dum Tak shines the spotlight on Vinod Talwar, Dilip Gulati, Kishan Shah and J Neelam. All of them are articulate, witty, and expressive -- talking of their passion for films, the rise and fall of their cinema, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Love jihad': UP police stops wedding of Muslim couple

'Love jihad': UP police stops wedding of Muslim couple

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The man and the woman turned out to be both Muslims and adults. Kushinagar Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar Singh said someone from Gurnia village had informed them on Tuesday that a couple was getting 'quietly' married there, and suspected it to be a case of 'love jihad'.

Aishwarya-Salman Attend Radhika-Anant Ambani's Engagement

Aishwarya-Salman Attend Radhika-Anant Ambani's Engagement

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Nita and Mukesh Ambani's youngest son Anant got engaged to Radhika Merchant on January 19, and the occasion called for a celebration on a grand scale.

Tata Comm to provide cloud tech across 100 nations by 2016

Tata Comm to provide cloud tech across 100 nations by 2016

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The IZO platform provides large business houses to jointly use their private IT network along with public network.

Shokeen withdraws support to AAP government officially

Shokeen withdraws support to AAP government officially

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Independent MLA Rambir Shokeen on Tuesday formally withdrew his support to Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government, bringing down the strength to 35 in the 70-member house.

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

With no apparent wave on the ground or pressing everyday issues, that's what it boils down for voters as Rajasthan readies for assembly polls this week.

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Hearing a bunch of petitions, a division bench of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Madhuresh Prasad directed the government to immediately stop the caste-based survey, and ensure that the data already collected are secured and not shared with anybody till final orders are passed.

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium has for the second time reiterated the names of two advocates -- Amitesh Banerjee and Sakya Sen -- for appointment as judges of the Calcutta high court "expeditiously", saying it was not open for the government to repeatedly send back the same proposal.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Delhi high court called the anti-Sikh riots case "communal frenzy" after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.

20 killed, 2 injured as train hits autorickshaw in Bihar

20 killed, 2 injured as train hits autorickshaw in Bihar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Twenty people, including eight children, were killed today when a speeding train rammed into a packed autorickshaw at a railway crossing between Semra and Sugauli stations in Bihar's East Champaran district, the police said.

Heavyweights RCB take on equals MI in opener

Heavyweights RCB take on equals MI in opener

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

However, it remains to be seen how RCB will cope without players like Rajat Patidar and Josh Hazlewood, who both have been sidelined for at least the first half of this IPL due to injuries. Australian Glenn Maxwell is also unlikely to feature in Sunday's game.

BJP delegation meets Home Secy over attack on Kirit Somaiya

BJP delegation meets Home Secy over attack on Kirit Somaiya

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Somaiya alleged Sena workers attacked him with stones, bottles and chappals.

'The Ministry's award selection policy is fair and transparent'

'The Ministry's award selection policy is fair and transparent'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Over the last few years, National Sports Awards have been in the news for creating controversies, but Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said there is no need to review the selection policy for them.

MI need big win over SRH to keep play-off hopes alive

MI need big win over SRH to keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will be desperate for victory by a big margin when they take on wooden spooners Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Sunday, in what could also be their last outing in IPL 2023.

Ex-BJP MLA discharged in accident case of Unnao rape victim

Ex-BJP MLA discharged in accident case of Unnao rape victim

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The court noted that the chargesheet did not find mention of any record or evidence regarding the criminal conspiracy between the accused persons ordered to be put on trial with the accused Sengar.

Kupwara encounter: 2 terrorists, 5 soldiers, 1 civilian killed

Kupwara encounter: 2 terrorists, 5 soldiers, 1 civilian killed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

He said one civilian, Waseem Ahmad Mir, also sustained bullet injury 'in the nearby area' and later succumbed at a hospital on Friday.

Kejriwal meets Najeeb Jung, discusses Jan Lokpal Bill

Kejriwal meets Najeeb Jung, discusses Jan Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and discussed various issues relating to the Jan Lokpal Bill. Sources said Kejriwal apprised Jung of his government's views on introduction of the bill in the assembly.

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

About 2.34 crore voters, spread across 78 assembly segments of the 243-strong assembly, will decide the fates of 1,204 candidates, including the Speaker and 12 members of the state cabinet.

Manipur Governor Duggal quits; ninth to do so under Modi sarkar

Manipur Governor Duggal quits; ninth to do so under Modi sarkar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Vinod Kumar Duggal on Friday night resigned as Manipur Governor becoming the ninth governor appointed by the UPA regime to quit since the NDA government came to power in May this year.

IPL: LSG look to halt Mumbai's charge in crucial clash

IPL: LSG look to halt Mumbai's charge in crucial clash

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Both teams will be looking to get out of the danger zone as eight teams remain in the play-off contention.

2 IAS officers suspended after Punjab U-turn on panchayat dissolution

2 IAS officers suspended after Punjab U-turn on panchayat dissolution

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Hours after taking a 'U-turn' by informing the high court that it is withdrawing its notification dissolving all gram panchayats in the state, the Punjab government suspended two senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers on Thursday for a 'technically-flawed' decision.

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

It was a lull period for Bollywood in August as none of the new releases could work at the box office, hope that it turns around in September.

IGI airport immigration officer held for harassing woman flyer

IGI airport immigration officer held for harassing woman flyer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

An immigration officer who had allegedly harassed a woman passenger at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi last month by asking her objectionable questions has been arrested by Delhi Police.

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The body of a junior commissioned officer was retrieved from a stream in the Poshana area of Surankote late Saturday evening, while the body of a second soldier was found this morning as the water level started receding in the district.