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Deepika-Ranveer Cheer For Aamir!

Deepika-Ranveer Cheer For Aamir!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Bollywood turns up to watch Laal Singh Chaddha.

Politics of service, not posters and banners, counts: Gadkari

Politics of service, not posters and banners, counts: Gadkari

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday asserted that votes are won on the basis of "politics of service" rather than on "posters and banners".

Maharashtra assembly okays bill making it easy to cut trees

Maharashtra assembly okays bill making it easy to cut trees

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Maharashtra legislative assembly on Friday passed a bill empowering local tree authorities to allow the felling of all types of trees without referring matters to the State Tree Authority.

BJP, Sena spar over photo, video with Yakub Memon's kin

BJP, Sena spar over photo, video with Yakub Memon's kin

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Yakub Memon, one of the Memon brothers who were prime conspirators of the 1993 serial blasts, was hanged in 2015 following his conviction.

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent to 10-day judicial custody NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty, arrested in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda.

SEE: PM Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

SEE: PM Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

IDE, for the very first time has instituted the torch relay, which is part of the Olympic tradition but was never done in the Chess Olympiad.

Televisions Likely to Get Costlier By Up to 10% As Open Cell Prices Rise

Televisions Likely to Get Costlier By Up to 10% As Open Cell Prices Rise

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The cost of open cells has seen an average increase of between 3 and 20%, and is higher for larger screen TVs in July, according to manufacturers of televisions

UP govt arrests ex-IPS officer planning to contest against Yogi

UP govt arrests ex-IPS officer planning to contest against Yogi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Within hours of announcing his plans to float a political outfit ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur was arrested from his residence in Lucknow on Friday on serious charges, including abetment of suicide of a rape victim and her friend in Delhi recently.

Modi will be PM for 3rd time in 2024, says NDA resolution

Modi will be PM for 3rd time in 2024, says NDA resolution

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

All 39 constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and resolved to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections unitedly under his leadership.

UPites caste their votes in Phase I of polls

UPites caste their votes in Phase I of polls

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Polling started at 7 am and closed at 6 pm and there were reports of technical snags in EVMs at some places, but voting was peaceful, Election Commission officials said.

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

According to IMD, the cyclonic storm weakened into a 'deep depression' at 11:30 pm on Friday over Southeast Pakistan.

Why Aamir Increased Kareena's Role in LSC

Why Aamir Increased Kareena's Role in LSC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

'Every time they were paired together in the past, Kareena came on board for Aamir's sake, although she had little to do, like in Talaash and 3 Idiots. This time, Aamir was determined to give Kareena more space.'

Respite! Delhi receives first monsoon showers

Respite! Delhi receives first monsoon showers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The India Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon further advanced into Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmiri, some parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan on June 30.

Rahul May Find Reprieve In Law

Rahul May Find Reprieve In Law

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi can get reprieve from being disqualified as a member of Parliament under The Representation of People's Act until his appeal comes to a higher court in Gujarat.

NDRF readies for Amarnath yatra with aerial surveys, sniffer dogs

NDRF readies for Amarnath yatra with aerial surveys, sniffer dogs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A dozen teams of the NDRF will be deployed to ensure the safety of the people who embark on the yatra from July 1, they added.

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

In November, the BCCI had sacked the entire selection panel headed by Chetan Sharma. The other members were Harvinder Singh, Sunil Joshi and Debasish Mohanty.

Modi lays foundation stone for new airbase near Pakistan border

Modi lays foundation stone for new airbase near Pakistan border

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of a new airbase coming up in north Gujarat near India-Pakistan border and said it will emerge as an effective centre for the country's security.

Have You Met Salman's Niece Alizeh?

Have You Met Salman's Niece Alizeh?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Ali has wonderful fashion sensibilities

Kirloskars latest business family to feud over settlement

Kirloskars latest business family to feud over settlement

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Sanjay Kirloskar, promoter of Kirloskar Brothers, moves Supreme Court to enforce a family settlement signed in 2009.

Competition for market share intensifies among cement companies in Q1

Competition for market share intensifies among cement companies in Q1

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Cement manufacturers' show during the June 2023-ended quarter (Q1FY24) has indicated an intensified slugfest for market share. For instance, Dalmia Bharat (Cement) said it has lost market share in eastern India owing to lack of price discipline. Industry analysts also said that the seasonal weakness in cement prices for Q1 is showing up earlier than usual.

CBI seized my computer, phone, says Sisodia after raid

CBI seized my computer, phone, says Sisodia after raid

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Sisodia alleged that the Centre was misusing the agency to stop the Kejriwal govt from "doing good work" in Delhi.

Global rice markets in turmoil as India bans export of non-basmati

Global rice markets in turmoil as India bans export of non-basmati

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

India's decision to ban the export of non-basmati white rice has pushed up global prices, prompting multilateral lending agencies, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to call for a reconsideration of the move. Though nothing has been spelled out yet officially, sources said, the government might consider requests for government-to-government sale of non-basmati white rice, especially to West African nations where India is a major supplier. Also, traders and exporters of specialty regional rice varieties like sona masuri or gobindo bhog feel that they have been short-changed.

No lives lost after Biparjoy landfall in Gujarat: NDRF

No lives lost after Biparjoy landfall in Gujarat: NDRF

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

While two lives were "tragically" lost before the landfall of the cyclone, not a single human life was lost post the landfall in Gujarat.

'BJP will not dare try anything in Karnataka'

'BJP will not dare try anything in Karnataka'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

'They know the people of Karnataka will not accept it.'

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background.

Why Salman Missed His Niece's Birthday Party

Why Salman Missed His Niece's Birthday Party

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Salman Khan shares his birthday with his little niece Ayat Sharma on December 27. While he will turn 57, she turns three!

PM, Rajnath, Army chief pay tribute to Gen Rawat, others

PM, Rajnath, Army chief pay tribute to Gen Rawat, others

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Palam airbase in New Delhi and paid his last respects to Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other 11 armed force personnel who lost their lives in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Pawar says won't align with BJP; allays partners' concerns over meet with Ajit

Pawar says won't align with BJP; allays partners' concerns over meet with Ajit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

He sought to nix speculation that the Congress and the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were working on a 'Plan B' to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls without his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party.

Auto companies post record PV sales in May

Auto companies post record PV sales in May

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The previous May peak was observed in 2018 when the domestic PV wholesales stood at 301,238 units.

'This fight is for the daughters of India'

'This fight is for the daughters of India'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'We request the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to get justice delivered as soon as possible because we as well as the nation are at a loss while we keep sitting here for the protest.'

Mulayam cremated with full state honours, top leaders pay respects

Mulayam cremated with full state honours, top leaders pay respects

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

His son and party chief Akhilesh Yadav lit the funeral pyre. The former Uttar Pradesh CM had died aged 82 at a private hospital in Haryana's Gurugram on Monday.

Kanjhawala accused to be charged with murder

Kanjhawala accused to be charged with murder

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The offence attracts life imprisonment or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 10 years, besides fine.

One killed, 6 of a family rescued as building collapses in Delhi

One killed, 6 of a family rescued as building collapses in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The incident was reported at around 5 am and three fire tenders were rushed to the spot, said Atul Garg, director, Delhi Fire Service.

SEE: IAF shows off its strength at parade

SEE: IAF shows off its strength at parade

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The grandeur and might of the various types of aircraft in the Indian Air Force were on full display on the occasion of the 88th Air Force Day celebrations on Thursday.

HC rejects Gandhis' plea against tax assessment transfer in case linked to arms dealer

HC rejects Gandhis' plea against tax assessment transfer in case linked to arms dealer

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed petitions by Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra against the income tax department's decision to transfer their assessments to the Central Circle, which is mandated to check tax evasion, instead of an ordinary assessment in a matter related to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari.

Maha famers halt long march after govt assurance, but...

Maha famers halt long march after govt assurance, but...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Famers' demands range from Rs 600 per quintal relief to onion farmers, 12-hour uninterrupted power supply to farmers, and waiver of farm loans.

IIM amendment bill proposing powers to Prez triggers autonomy debate

IIM amendment bill proposing powers to Prez triggers autonomy debate

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The bill to amend the IIM Act of 2017 was introduced in the Lok Sabha last Friday amid disruptions by opposition members over the Manipur violence issue.

Vande Bharat train hits cattle in Gujarat, 3rd incident in Oct

Vande Bharat train hits cattle in Gujarat, 3rd incident in Oct

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

This is the third such incident involving this semi-high speed train so far this month.

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The DG said the maximum of four teams of the NDRF have been positioned in Kutch district and the Gujarat government has done an in-depth evacuation exercise as part of which fishing boats have been anchored, big ships have been sent to the high seas so that they are not affected by the tidal waves, more than 4,000 hoarding have been taken down so that they don't become deadly flying objects as strong winds blow.