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Malaika sizzles in latest shoot

Malaika sizzles in latest shoot

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Will Mehbooba chant 'Bharat mata ki jai': Sena asks BJP

'Will Mehbooba chant 'Bharat mata ki jai': Sena asks BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

An article published in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece, Saamana, said that Mehbboba's links with separatists in Kashmir have always remained a debatable issue.

Delhi government to file cases against 3 TV channels for airing 'doctored' JNU tapes

Delhi government to file cases against 3 TV channels for airing 'doctored' JNU tapes

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The magisterial probe, ordered by the Delhi government, had found that out of seven videos sent to a Hydrabad-based forensic lab, three were doctored, including one clipping of a news channel.

We are proud of Kanhaiya, says kin visiting JNU

We are proud of Kanhaiya, says kin visiting JNU

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

An uncle and brother of Jawaharlal Nehru University students union president Kanhaiya Kumar, who is in jail in connection with a sedition case, have said the kind of support students and global intellectuals have shown for him makes them proud of the Bihar boy.

Police grills JNUSU president Kanhaiya, Khalid and Anirban together

Police grills JNUSU president Kanhaiya, Khalid and Anirban together

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The questioning started in the wee hours of Friday and lasted for around five hours, before it resumed around 10.30 am.

Parliament case: Amnesty unhappy at death sentence

Parliament case: Amnesty unhappy at death sentence

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

'Death penalty is a violation of the right to life and the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment,' it said.

Beef ban row: J&K HC issues notice to state govt

Beef ban row: J&K HC issues notice to state govt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Last week, a division bench of the high court in Jammu ordered the police to strictly enforce the beef ban in the state.

Have enough proof against Kanhaiya: Delhi top cop briefs PMO on JNU row

Have enough proof against Kanhaiya: Delhi top cop briefs PMO on JNU row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi on Wednesday asserted there was "adequate evidence" against him.

Journalists stage protest over attack at Patiala House court

Journalists stage protest over attack at Patiala House court

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A delegation of journalists also met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and sought a thorough probe into the incident and strict action against those involved in the assault at the Patiala House Court Complex.

Constitution can't be 'doctored', nationalism can't be 'patented': Kanhaiya

Constitution can't be 'doctored', nationalism can't be 'patented': Kanhaiya

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Speaking to the media a day after he was released from Tihar Jail after he was charged for sedition, Kanhaiya thanked everyone who supported him and alleged that a conspiracy was afoot to malign the JNU campus and its students.

Asia Cup PIX: Unimpressive India beat spirited Hong Kong by 26 runs

Asia Cup PIX: Unimpressive India beat spirited Hong Kong by 26 runs

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Left-handed Dhawan, who had a horrendous tour of England due to serious technical deficiency on seaming tracks, cashed in on the chance against a weaker opposition on a low and slow sub-continental pitch, smashing 127 off 120 balls.

Asia Cup: India's Hong Kong dress rehearsal before Pakistan clash

Asia Cup: India's Hong Kong dress rehearsal before Pakistan clash

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The primary aim for the Rohit Sharma-led India against minnows Hong Kong would be to get their combination right before the big game against Pakistan on Wednesday.

'BJP/RSS bringing disrepute to Indian nationalism'

'BJP/RSS bringing disrepute to Indian nationalism'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'The message the government is sending out is you are not safe if your dare oppose this regime.' 'The entire incident gives you an understanding of what happened in Germany during the Third Reich.' 'This is jingoism and this is not nationalism of any kind.'

The JNU protest is linked to caste and prejudice

The JNU protest is linked to caste and prejudice

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Why are Dalits protesting against hangings in Hyderabad? Why is the focus on Muslims in JNU? Why are the students insisting on representation from marginalised communities when they are being judged by a committee? The fact is that India reserves the death penalty mostly for Dalits and Muslims, says Aakar Patel.

Why Asia Cup is important for Dhoni...

Why Asia Cup is important for Dhoni...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Rohit Sharma-led India's main aim would be to settle their middle-order combination and also find a perfect batting position for Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

People's Democratic Party breaches National Conference stronghold in Srinagar

People's Democratic Party breaches National Conference stronghold in Srinagar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The chief opposition in the state, the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party has breached the stronghold of National Conference in prestigious Srinagar Parliamentary constituency by gaining a lead in five seats with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah trailing in Sonawar seat.

Pak heatwave toll crosses 1,300 with 25 more deaths

Pak heatwave toll crosses 1,300 with 25 more deaths

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

According to officials the victims were admitted to hospitals for treatment of heatwave-related illnesses in the province and died on Wednesday.

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Hundreds of JNU students rocked the national capital on Monday, bringing several parts of the city to a halt.

Omar gives up family bastion, to contest polls from 2 constituencies

Omar gives up family bastion, to contest polls from 2 constituencies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Rather than contesting the state elections from Ganderbal, the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister will be contesting the state elections from Sonwar and Beerwah, reports Mukhtar Ahmad.

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Police produced Saeed and his four aides before the board at Lahore registry of the apex court.

Google-maps search for 'anti-national', 'patriotism' leads to JNU

Google-maps search for 'anti-national', 'patriotism' leads to JNU

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The students of the university have taken strong objection to the "technical certification".

Student leader Kanhaiya Kumar attacked on JNU campus

Student leader Kanhaiya Kumar attacked on JNU campus

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The attacker said that he was upset with Kumar over his remarks regarding the army.

Dar guides Hong Kong to a memorable win over Bangladesh

Dar guides Hong Kong to a memorable win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Hong Kong notched up a stunning two-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a thrilling qualifying round match but could not prevent the home side from booking a Super 10 berth in the World Twenty20 in Chittagong.

When ISIS found home in India

When ISIS found home in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The nine meetings offer an interesting window into Shafi Armar's efforts to try and group together what after all were excitable keyboard warriors into an actual terror group, capable of handling weapons, organising recruits, cooking homegrown explosives, selecting safe training areas, safe houses and finally, committing strikes against Indian targets.

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Keeping in view the approaching Lok Sabha elections, the All Indian Congress Committee has appointed a battery of high-profile spokesmen for the Congress to showcase the achievements of the last 10 years of United Progressive Alliance government and publicise the various sectors where the UPA has performed. Renu Mittal reports

Kanhaiya didn't raise any slogans: JNU security guard

Kanhaiya didn't raise any slogans: JNU security guard

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The guard, in the sting video, could also be seen saying that around 10-15 outsiders were present in the event.

Passport cannot be denied based on kin's ultra links: Omar

Passport cannot be denied based on kin's ultra links: Omar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he will ensure that no person is denied a passport on the basis of his or her relative being involved in subversive activities.

Keep off university row, JNU V-C tells political parties

Keep off university row, JNU V-C tells political parties

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar has appealed to "all" political parties to not "interfere" in the matters of university, which is caught in a row over an event against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, and asserted that the varsity is "capable" of dealing with issues internally

Congress jumps on the 'cycle', allies with SP for UP polls

Congress jumps on the 'cycle', allies with SP for UP polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Ghulam Nabi Azad said this was just a beginning of the alliance process and the nitty-gritty would be decided in the next one or two days.

Over 16,000 families refuse polio vaccination in Pakistan

Over 16,000 families refuse polio vaccination in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Over 16,000 families in Pakistan refused to vaccinate their children against polio during the first two days of the latest round of polio campaign in the country, as community opposition and Taliban threats block efforts to eradicate the crippling disease from the country.

Delhi HC grants Kanhaiya interim bail

Delhi HC grants Kanhaiya interim bail

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The high court made it clear that a JNU faculty member has to stand as surety for Kanhaiya.

In Ooty, chai pe charcha to double tea export to Pak

In Ooty, chai pe charcha to double tea export to Pak

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

At 235,000 tonnes per annum, Pakistan is the third largest importer of tea in the world as it can't grow tea because of adverse climate conditions. India supplies just about a tenth of tea imported the neighbouring country

Men who were HANGED for their deeds

Men who were HANGED for their deeds

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at some cases from the recent past where the courts awarded the capital punishment for horrific crimes that fall under the rarest of rare category.

PM to take final call on attending CHOGM as pressure mounts

PM to take final call on attending CHOGM as pressure mounts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Congress on Monday left it to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take a call on attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka amid a political controversy over the issue in view of the alleged atrocities against ethnic Tamils there.

Govt acted humanely in Yakub's hanging, ensured peace: RSS

Govt acted humanely in Yakub's hanging, ensured peace: RSS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Saturday said the hanging of 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon was dealt with humanely by the government by allowing his family access which ensured peace in the aftermath.

'Arresting Prajapati is to be BJP's first task in UP'

'Arresting Prajapati is to be BJP's first task in UP'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Addressing an election rally, BJP chief Amit Shah said, "As soon as the BJP forms the government in UP on March 11, we would search (Gayatri Prasad) Prajapati even from the hell and send him to jail."