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The Bravest Of The Brave

The Bravest Of The Brave

Rediff.com11 May 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind -- supreme commander of India's defence forces -- conveyed the nation's deepest gratitude to bravehearts who had protected the motherland from harm at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday May 10, 2022.

UP polls: Only four out of 21 turncoats make it to legislature

UP polls: Only four out of 21 turncoats make it to legislature

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nine of the turncoats were fielded by the BJP and 10 by the Samajwadi Party.

Malayankunju Review

Malayankunju Review

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Malayankunju is a coming-of-age survival drama that has its heart in the right place, notes Divya Nair.

SP removed, SHO suspended over suicide of doctor in Rajasthan

SP removed, SHO suspended over suicide of doctor in Rajasthan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Dr Archana Sharma committed suicide on Tuesday due to alleged harassment after police filed an FIR against her under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

Tarun Bajaj posted as revenue secretary in IAS reshuffle

Tarun Bajaj posted as revenue secretary in IAS reshuffle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Senior bureaucrat Tarun Bajaj was appointed revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle by the Centre on Tuesday.

BigBasket co-founder Abhinay Choudhari launches tech-led laundry service

BigBasket co-founder Abhinay Choudhari launches tech-led laundry service

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Tucked away at a lane in Arehalli Guddadahalli, a small village in Bengaluru Rural district is a nondescript factory of LaundryMate, one of India's first organised technology-led online laundry services firms. The company has built the country's largest laundry facility, which is spread across 53,000 square feet - the size of a football field. Inside the hangar-like building, one can hear the whooshing and humming sound of big hi-tech washing machines being operated by the newly-recruited staff of LaundryMate.

Deve Gowda's grandson Suraj Revanna to contest MLC polls

Deve Gowda's grandson Suraj Revanna to contest MLC polls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

This marks the entry of the 8th member from the Gowda family into politics.

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The three promoters - Anil Kumar Sharma, Ajay Kumar and Shiv Priya - had diverted Rs 1,500-1,600 crore through bogus methods like loans and advances between group firms at inflated rates.

Delhi Cong passes resolution to make Rahul president

Delhi Cong passes resolution to make Rahul president

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

After the resolution was passed, Chaudhary said being a president of the Delhi unit he has seen the sentiments of Delhi Congress workers and supporters for Rahul Gandhi that only he can fight against the ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party.

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

Independents key as BJP, Congress in RS poll dogfight in 4 states

Independents key as BJP, Congress in RS poll dogfight in 4 states

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Seeking to consolidate its position in Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on independents for four additional seats and is seeking to capitalise on the infighting within the Congress in as many states in the June 10 biennial election.

'Thinking to separate East Pak began after 1965 war'

'Thinking to separate East Pak began after 1965 war'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

...with a principal reason to stop Pakistan's ISI's support to insurgencies in the North-East of India.

4 more cops arrested in Tuticorin custodial death case

4 more cops arrested in Tuticorin custodial death case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

A total of five policemen have been arrested so far in connection to the incident.

Tuticorin father-son duo was beaten whole night: Woman cop

Tuticorin father-son duo was beaten whole night: Woman cop

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Mentioning Head Contable Revathy's statement in a four-page report to the Madras high court Madurai Bench, the Judicial Magistrate probing the deaths said she feared receiving threat if she revealed the facts.

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers continued their protests in several states on Thursday against Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald money-laundering case with many of them taken into preventive custody including former Union minister Renuka Chowdhury in Hyderabad after she allegedly grabbed the collar of a police official.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

1 dead, over 300 evacuated after ammonia leak in Noida

1 dead, over 300 evacuated after ammonia leak in Noida

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The gas leak had occurred through the valve of one of the four ammonia condensers in the maintenance unit at a Haldiram's building.

Market crash shaves 36% off Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's holdings in 3 months

Market crash shaves 36% off Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's holdings in 3 months

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Titan, NCC, Delta Corp, Karur Vysya Bank, Aptech, and Jubilant Life Sciences are among stocks in Jhunjhunwala's portfolio that have taken a severe hit, falling more than 50 per cent during the period.

Hottest Study Abroad Destination Is...

Hottest Study Abroad Destination Is...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Canada has emerged as the most preferred country for Indian students abroad.

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed new Central Bureau of Investigation Director Anil Kumar Sinha to take charge of the investigation and prosecution in the 2G scam cases, over three weeks after it had removed his predecessor from the probe following allegations of trying to protect some accused.

Andhra CM son-in-law's religious meet draws flak

Andhra CM son-in-law's religious meet draws flak

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Evangelist Anil Kumar aka Benjamin Komanapally's debut in Secunderabad bore all the hallmarks of a gala event. A sprawling parade ground packed with nearly 1.5 lakh people, a 250-member choir and guests including Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, his wife and only daughter.After it was revealed that Anil Kumar was the chief minister's son-in-law, the TDP and BJP demanded an inquiry into the source of funding for such large-scale publicity.

PHOTOS: Prez confers gallantry awards; Kashmiri teen gets Shaurya Chakra

PHOTOS: Prez confers gallantry awards; Kashmiri teen gets Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Shaurya Chakra is usually awarded to armed forces and para-military personnel for 'gallantry otherwise in the face of the enemy'.

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The attack took place outside the chief minister's chamber on the third floor when he was leaving for lunch.

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

This was the first time in 15 years that a President took a train ride. Kovind has also become the first President not to travel on a presidential saloon car.

Hyderabad traffic cop runs 1 km to clear way for ambulance

Hyderabad traffic cop runs 1 km to clear way for ambulance

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

G Babji, a constable with Abids Traffic Police Station, noticed the ambulance stuck in traffic jam along the GPO Junction-Koti road stretch on Monday evening and jumped into action to clear its path and ensure that it reached the hospital in time.

Kabul airport images like Kandahar horror: IC814 pilot

Kabul airport images like Kandahar horror: IC814 pilot

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

It was like I have gone 22 years back. Over 20 years have passed, but the images (of today) are the same," Devi Sharan, the captain of hijacked IC814 said.

Whatever happened to Dubey is for the good: Killed cop's kin

Whatever happened to Dubey is for the good: Killed cop's kin

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

After the notorious gangster Vikas Dubey was killed on Friday morning, the families of the policemen who were killed in the Kanpur encounter on July 3 expressed relief.

Former Cong MP, family taken into custody after daughter-in-law's death

Former Cong MP, family taken into custody after daughter-in-law's death

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Sircilla Rajaiah's daughter-in-law and three grandsons were found charred to death at his residence under mysterious circumstances early Wednesday and hours later the leader, his wife and son were taken into police custody for questioning.

Bihar cop shot dead inside police station

Bihar cop shot dead inside police station

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

A police officer in-charge was among the two persons who were shot dead by a former sarpanch over a property dispute at the Juravanpur police station in Bihar's Vaishali district, a police officer said on Wednesday.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

2 senior leaders quit Lalu's party, enter Congress

2 senior leaders quit Lalu's party, enter Congress

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

"Sonia ji has approved the application of the two senior leaders seeking to join the Congress," state Congress Chief Spokesperson Premchandra Mishra said.

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stockmarket queries.

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

From Jammu and Kashmir to Andhra Pradesh, consumers are facing power cuts ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours.

'Woman with self-respect will die if raped': Kerala Cong chief's shocker

'Woman with self-respect will die if raped': Kerala Cong chief's shocker

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

"One can understand when a woman is raped once. But what if she repeatedly says it. A woman with self respect will either die by suicide after she is raped or try not to be sexually assaulted again."

Crowds gather around Vikas Dubey encounter spot, take selfies

Crowds gather around Vikas Dubey encounter spot, take selfies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The smudges were blood stains that had changed colour, perhaps due to the rain and the forensic examination. For part of the day, an overturned SUV could be seen on the highway to Kanpur. It was later towed away.

Paswan's daughter, son-in-law not allowed to receive his body, protest

Paswan's daughter, son-in-law not allowed to receive his body, protest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan's daughter Asha Devi and her husband Anil Sadhu protested in front of the car of Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi when he had come to receive the body of the Lok Janshakti Party founder. Sadhu is presently associated with Lalu Prasad's RJD.

No salary, COVID-19 workers threaten to jump off hospital building

No salary, COVID-19 workers threaten to jump off hospital building

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The protesting workers were later pacified and brought down after some time, the police said, even as the district administration took note of the matter and an inquiry has been initiated, according to officials.

HAL's HTT-40 comes in from the cold

HAL's HTT-40 comes in from the cold

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Seven years ago, an IAF chief had ordered the HTT-40 to be removed from the Yelahanka air base. The IAF now wants HAL to build 108 HTT-40 aircraft.

The pilot who is a fighter

The pilot who is a fighter

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Former fighter pilot M P Anil Kumar is a quadriplegic whose life is an inspiration to many.

Navy's Vice Admiral moves court for being superseeded

Navy's Vice Admiral moves court for being superseeded

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

In his petition, the vice admiral has challenged the government's move to ignore seniority and appoint his junior as the next chief of navy.